Business

Wood trade law set to shut down illegal logging
The government today passed a law that will obligate businesses dealing with timber products to keep diligent records of the supply chain in a bid to tackle illegal logging.

Bigger does not necessarily mean better: choosing smaller firms
When it comes to customer service, small but perfectly formed companies can often outperform more muscular rivals with a degree of attention to detail that's hard to beat

UK Packaging sector rides out horsemeat scandal
As an increasing number of food products found to contain horsemeat are removed from supermarkets, the UK packaging sector remains unfazed.

Bezier loses 10m Boots contract
Bezier has lost another major retail contract, leading to speculation about owner HIG Capital's future plans for the business.

Government puts 240m skills funding up for grabs
Applications for round two of the government's vocational training-focused Employment Ownership Pilot (EOP) have opened for bidding.

Pyramid Display Materials reveals enhanced Foamalite range
An enhanced range of Foamalite display boards has been launched by 3A Composites.

Heidelberg makes VLF and packaging appointments
Heidelberg has established a Very large Format and Postpress Packaging division, appointing company veteran Stefan Hasenzahl to head it up.

Kall Kwik seeks franchisees for business model overhaul
Iconic print franchise Kall Kwik is to be relaunched and is looking for new franchisees.

LightBrigade 'bangs out' its newest litho graduate
LightBrigade has kept up a centuries-old tradition by 'banging out' Presstek DI operator Robbie Bell on completion of his apprenticeship.

Judge slams conduct of MPI pair
The conduct of former MPI directors Mike Dolan and Ben Crozier was described as "dishonest" or "incompetent" by the judge who banned both from being directors for eight years last month.