Business

UPDATE: Gomer Press hits back over Unite allegations
Gomer Press has hit back after 16 production staff went on strike this afternoon in a row over enforced changes to employee contracts and allegations of bullying and harrassment.

PPA urges publishers to promote magazine wrap recycling
New Professional Publishers Association (PPA) guidance advises publishers to join a membership scheme designed to encourage better public magazine polywrap recycling.

Alexir Partnership to create 25 new jobs following record sales
The food packaging and carton manufacturer hopes the recruitment drive, which marks record end-of year sales of 23m, will increase capacity by 25%.

Kodak extends patent auction after 'low bids' claim
Kodak has extended the deadline for its patent auction following reports that bids for the portfolio had come in well below estimates.

Duplo takes on UK distribution for Fastback binders
Duplo International has become the exclusive UK distributor for the Fastback range of table-top binders.

British companies bring production 'back on-shore'
Around 40% of British companies have brought production home to ensure a consistent supply chain, new research has shown.

Fastsigns Leeds invests in Zund G3 cutter
Signage and display specialist Fastsigns Leeds has invested in a new Zund G3 digital wide-format cutter with the help of the Regional Growth Fund.

Elephant Graphics rebrands as Elephant Print and Display
Wide-format and digital print business Elephant Graphics has rebranded as Elephant Print and Display to "realign" itself with the market in which it operates.

Apex brings Ryobi 760E compact B2 press to the UK
Apex Digital Graphics has announced the arrival of a new space-saving B2 press from Japanese manufacturer Ryobi.

Healeys appoints Pureprint's Harris, hints at digital investment
Former Pureprint business development manager Kelly Harris has joined Healeys as sales and marketing director.