Business

Brexit and bankers put lending in the spotlight
Not so long ago, financial pundits were predicting ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England would vote to raise the base rate of interest from its rock bottom 0.5%...

Sales of new Xerox DTO printer exceed expectations
Xerox has said that interest and sales of its Drupa-launched Direct to Object (DTO) printer have far exceeded expectations and the printers will now be rolled out in October instead of at the end of...

C&T Channel Matrix enters steel rule market
Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has begun supplying high-quality cutting and creasing steel rules directly from its Northamptonshire-based warehouse.

DS Smith reports good progress
UK-based corrugated packaging giant DS Smith has reported performance in line with expectations as it eyes continued overseas expansion.

Calderprint turnover passes £10m following latest acquisition
Trade printer Calderprint has acquired a promotional gift company, nudging its turnover to just over £10m.

Ultrachem revamps flexo ink, coatings and washes range
Coatings and pressroom consumables manufacturer Ultrachem has rebranded and extended its water-based flexo ink, coatings and washes range.

Hollywood Monster to unveil new identity at major autumn event
Hollywood Monster is “moving to the next level” as it prepares to rebrand and announce a string of high-profile appointments.

ICSM brings in the heavies for debt recovery
Print industry credit specialist ICSM has partnered with debt collectors DCBL as part of a ramped up debt recovery service for its members.

YRG Eclipse invests and relocates with funding package
Packaging, print and design company YRG Eclipse has moved to new premises and invested in a number of pieces of kit in a £2m spend.

SME printers support apprenticeships but say more help is needed
It comes after the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) released a report showing SMEs in England have the potential to double the number of apprentices they employ to well over two million.