Business

Allen Signs in Fujifilm Acuity Prime Hybrid world-first
Signage and vehicle livery specialist Allen Signs has become the first company in the world to invest in Fujifilm’s new Acuity Prime Hybrid printer.

Lasting Impressions ups productivity with print and cut installs
Lasting Impressions (Signs) has taken on a Gibson GTF-2512R flatbed printer and an Ameida CNC Technology B8-2513 digital cutter to enhance its productivity.

DS Smith calls for gov’t clarity on energy investment after €90m French spend
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts has asked for more clarity from the UK government on energy investment following its €90m (£79m) investment to transform the energy supply at its paper mill in Normandy,...

Magazine tenders and more up for grabs
Contracts including either the print or design of magazines – or both – are currently live via the government’s Find a Tender service, along with a print contract for stickers.

FaberExposize UK expands site
Wide-format printer and printed fabric supplier FaberExposize UK has taken on the unit next to its current factory in a strategic move designed to support its growth.

DCS London acquires Scanplus
DCS London has acquired commercial printer Scanplus to support its growth.

Agfa pushes up profits at digital wing
Agfa will announce the first customer for its Speedset B1 inkjet press next month.

CCS names suppliers on major print and post services contract
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement in the form of a multi-supplier framework contract consisting of eight lots for various postal and related services.

Royal Mail fined, takes action to restore quality of service
Royal Mail should view its £5.6m fine for failing to meet delivery targets as “a wake-up call”, according to Ofcom.

PFI Group puts three Scottish sign ops into administration
Administrators have been appointed at acquisitive PFI Group’s Sign Plus business and its divisions Lofthus Signs and Jasmine.