Business

Logistics and the just-in-time production model

An approach centred on timeliness, efficiency and frugality, its origins lie in the mid-20th century. But it remains relevant today because, after all, time is still money.

How to start a franchise and grow with it

Risky business? Actually, becoming a franchisee is a lot less scary that it may seem.

Pollard Boxes acquires Clarke Rubicon after 24-year wait

Leicester-based rigid box specialist Pollard Boxes has bought local rival Clarke Rubicon.

Innovia Group completes Cellophane sale

Innovia has finalised the sale of its UK and US Cellophane and Natureflex food packaging business as it focuses on polymer production for the UK’s new banknotes.

Xaar hits M&A trail to achieve £220m goal

Xaar has taken the inaugural step on its ambitious growth plan to double sales by 2020 and secured its first ever acquisition.

Hollywood Monster eyes London acquisition

Birmingham-based POS specialist Hollywood Monster is looking to expand its operations with the opening of a London sales office and its first business acquisition.

James Cropper posts strong growth despite storm damage

Despite a missed week of production and a £770,000 net exceptional cost due to flooding caused by Storm Desmond last year, Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has posted strong growth in its latest...

PrintIT! owner Proskills to close after 13 years

Proskills UK, the charity that runs young people’s print programme PrintIT!, has ceased trading after 13 years in operation.

Brexit: Manufacturers and suppliers react

The industry's manufacturers and suppliers have voiced mixed reactions to last week's Brexit vote.

Printing industry reacts to Brexit vote

Printing industry leaders have begun reacting to the news that Britain has voted to leave the European Union.