Business

Flint highlights rising raw material costs
Flint Group has highlighted significant price rises of the raw materials used in inks and coatings over the past year, which it expects to continue.

Warren outlines commitment to paper sales
Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has underlined its commitment to the paper sector by outlining its intention to establish and develop its paper sales division across the...

DS Smith interim results in line with expectations
In an interim management statement, DS Smith announced that it had made progress in line with its plans. The statement was released prior to the firm's AGM, which was held on 17 September.

Printmax extends portfolio with Mimaki
Wide-format print reseller Printmax has added Mimaki to its line-up to meet growing customer demand for more productive printers.

Really Useful Print Company in £400,000 requip
Norwich-based The Really Useful Print Company has invested £400,000 in upgrading its production facilities, including a move up to B2 and its first multi-colour litho press.

Heidelberg hires new Scottish sales rep
Heidelberg UK has appointed Brian Chalmers as sales representative for Scotland following the departure of Derek Kenney.

Druckfarben continues growth following Pomeroy acquisition
Ink manufacturer and supplier Druckfarben is targeting sales of £20m next year following its acquisition of Pomeroy Pressroom Products.

Keep customers’ data under your thumb
Breaches of data have made headlines in recent times, from Edward Snowden’s revelations about the National Security Agency to the loss by Paddy Power of nearly 700,000 customers’ details this July.

Terms of engagement: learning to talk the talk
Watching Chris Atkins prepare for a sales meeting, you might wonder what he’s up to. Perhaps after jotting down some notes at his desk, Atkins will sometimes then get up and sit in the chair opposite.

Editor’s comment: Collaboration means everybody wins
The subject of sales negotiation tactics in an industry blighted by downward price pressure for what seems like a lifetime, is bound to pique the interest of both buyers and sellers of print. Albeit...