Business

It’s time to consider putting up prices

While on many levels we’re going through a period of seismic change, politically and economically in particular, some things remain constant. I’m talking about the thorny issue of pricing in print, as...

James Cropper profits and revenue up

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has posted strong revenue and profit growth in its half-year results.

KBA and Flint seal conventional sheetfed inks partnership

KBA and Flint Group have extended their product development relationship by signing an agreement that will see Flint Group’s conventional sheetfed inks used in the commissioning of all new KBA...

KBA increases sales targets following successful Q3

KBA has again revised upwards its sales and earnings targets for the full year after achieving double-digit growth in Q3, with a strong showing across all areas of the business.

Kingsdown acquires Burleigh and invests in RMGT press

Bristol-based printer Kingsdown has expanded its offering with the acquisition of local print and design firm Burleigh Portishead, for an undisclosed sum, and invested £1.1m in a new SRA1 RMGT 928P...

Jones & Brooks invests £300k in new kit and Prinect UK first

Jones & Brooks has invested in new, additional digital printing and finishing kit and become the first UK company to sign up for Heidelberg’s 'pay as you go' volume-based pricing Prinect Production...

Updated: Johnston Press sales fall despite 'i' success

Johnston Press has reported a 5.1% fall in total group revenues for the 17-week period to 29 October, despite a strong performance by the 'i' newspaper, and confirmed it is in late-stage discussions...

KJS boosts folding capabilities with Horizon investment

Direct mail and marketing company KJS Print to Mail Services is set to expand its bindery after investing just over £50,000 in a fully automatic B2 Horizon AFC-566FG folder.

Xpress Group acquires Calico and invests in Indigo

Digital and wide-format printer Xpress Group has acquired creative agency Calico, for an undisclosed sum, and purchased a new HP Indigo 7800 digital press.

Agfa starts sales talks as Q3 results released

Agfa has entered into “non-exclusive discussions” with CompuGroup Medical SE after the latter expressed interest in buying the business, and released its Q3 results, which show a dip in sales, but...