Business

DS Smith hails continued growth in trading statement

In a trading update for the year to 30 April 2015, which was released today (6 May), packaging giant DS Smith has said it is trading in line with expectations, with its strong underlying growth...

Election 2015: Whoever wins, print’s role is crucial

Things are getting heated in the Thanet South constituency, where UKIP leader Nigel Farage is making a make- or-break stand in his attempt to become an MP.

Employee-owners count the cost as papermaker goes under

The demise of a papermaker with a 206-year history has been greeted with shock and sadness across the industry.

Making a big splash in the local pond

A relatively simple way to both engage with potential clients and draw positive attention to a company is one that many business owners overlook. Getting involved with, and putting something back...

In tough times try to stay positive

With all the depressing news in the world of paper in recent weeks, it would be all too easy for clouds of gloom to overshadow the broader print industry.

Why Lord Sugar needs to sweeten his behaviour

Someone is not performing to an acceptable standard. They are for the chop and it’s down to you to administer the coup de grâce. Is this your Lord Sugar moment? Do you point the finger of doom with a...

Taylor Bloxham unveils new Speedmaster XL 105 to VIPs

Leicester printer Taylor Bloxham has unveiled its latest investment, part of a £4m spend, at a VIP event at its premises on Friday (1 May).

AIMS Group companies become official Lumi stockists

Companies in the AIMS group, the independent consortium comprising of 10 independent paper businesses, have become the official UK stockists of the LumiArt and LumiSilk paper brands.

Born Group appoints Sotheby’s catalogue printers following contract win

Digital agency Born Group has appointed Pureprint and Geoff Neal Litho to print and finish Sotheby’s catalogues after it won a multimillion-pound contract to handle the auction house’s catalogue...

InkTec looks to grow market share with "future-proof" move

Korean manufacturer InkTec wants to recruit new resellers following a 15% increase in turnover in 12 months and doubling the size of its UK base.