Finance

James Cropper 'positive' in post-Q1 update

James Cropper is looking ahead to a positive financial year thanks to a “promising” first quarter that follows a year in which pre-tax profits were halved.

Antalis sales slip in H1

Antalis has announced a drop in sales and profits for the first half of the year, with no further news as yet on its search for a new shareholder to take over Sequana’s majority stake in the...

De La Rue shareholders revolt over pay

De La Rue shareholders have sent a strong message about their unhappiness at the PLC’s remuneration policy at its AGM.

Bobst warns of slowdown in H1 results

Bobst has reported a slowdown in sales for the first half of 2019 and subsequently issued a warning on growth for the remainder of the year.

Grafitec installs folder for Glastonbury Festival

Grafitec has installed a Stahl T52-4X folder at Glastonbury Festival to assist with the production of the music event's on-site newspaper.

Can gov’t plan turn the tide for SMEs?

A new support package for the UK’s exporting SMEs could assist UK print’s global standing

Thomas Loughlin boosts post-press portfolio

Thomas Loughlin has taken on a Trimatt pick-and-place machine and a Blumer Atlas ram punch to enhance its print finishing after receiving a £250,000 invoice finance facility.

Industry growth slowed in Q1 but held above forecast

The first quarter of 2019 experienced a slowdown in growth following the previous quarter’s seasonal boost, but the drop-off was not as extensive as had been expected, according to the BPIF’s latest...

Sequana to be liquidated

Sequana, the parent company of Arjowiggins and currently the majority shareholder in Antalis is to be liquidated, a court has ruled.

Macfarlane confident on 2019 performance

Profits at packaging giant Macfarlane Group are ahead of last year with sales across its segments also showing strong growth.