Business
Xerox boosts Q1 profits despite sales downturn
Xerox cited weakness in its Document Technology business, which includes the iGen commercial press line, as it reported Q1 sales declined by 2.7% over the same period in 2012 to $5.4bn.
Busch exceeds 2012 sales with bulging order book for Q1
Busch Graphic Machinery UK is celebrating a bumper first quarter, selling more machines at the start of 2013 than the two previous years combined.
Benson Gateshead moves coated plate processing in-house
Benson Gateshead has invested in coating plate production equipment in a move away from outsourcing to reduce processing time and expand the variety of coating designs on offer.
Investment strategy on target at Frip
Leicestershire-based Frip Finishing installed a second Bobst BMA 126 foiler into its Hinkley site recently, as part of a long term investment strategy.
Luscher files for bankruptcy in Switzerland
Swiss CTP system manufacturer Luscher has gone bankrupt.
BPIF concludes EC-funded EMAS project
The BPIF is to compile a report on a two-year project, backed by the European Commission which aimed to encourage more SMEs to take up the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
TJ International invests for short run demand
Book printer TJ International has expanded its laminating services with a new Komfi Amiga 52 in the latest stages of its 750,000 investment programme.
Chancellor expected to extend FLS
George Osborne is expected to announce an extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), which is due to expire in January 2014.
Print celebrates bumper year in Queen's Awards for Enterprise
Twelve printing and publishing firms have been honoured with a Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2013, which recognises achievements made by UK businesses throughout the year.
Lazar invests in booklet line
Watford-based Lazar Print has invested in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch, fold, trimline to break into trade booklet production work.