Business

Autumn Statement: FPB calls for growth as IFS predicts fiscal pain

The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) is calling for the government to revert on its proposals to give workers the right to demand flexible working in the chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement...

M&A activity frenzy results from international growth

There's been a frenzy of M&A activity across the print industry this week, with no fewer than three deals splashed across the front pages of this issue.

Veil of secrecy around print's 'secret six' uncovered

The Royal Mail's undercover printers, who anonymously produced thousands of stamps for the Olympics, have been revealed. These are their stories

Killer app: Weedon PSC gets box clever with TV vet Joe Inglis

Weedon PSC worked with TV vet Joe Inglis to develop on-shelf packaging for his Vet's Kitchen natural pet foods.

Blue Buffalo wins Bupa print tender contract

Print procurement consultancy Blue Buffalo has been awarded the contract to tender the print of UK healthcare giant Bupa, a long-standing client of print management company RR Donnelley GDS.

Print Leeds in £3m Heidelberg spend

Print-Leeds has invested around 3m in a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-7+L and CTP system as part of its expansion following the acquisition of S&C Labels in February.

Bournemouth Colour Press installs reverse osmosis system

Bournemouth Colour Press has installed a Technotrans Alpha.r3 reverse osmosis system to standardise water pH and conductivity for its dampening solution in its new Speedmaster XL 75-5.

Wear your print with pride: the prominence of T-shirt printing

It is tricky to capitalise on, but T-shirt printing is a burgeoning market. If you get it right, the rewards will be there for all to see

Pitney Bowes relocates European HQ to Hatfield

Pitney Bowes officially opened its new European headquarters at Hatfield Business Park, Hertfordshire today (22 November).

Printing goes all soft for interiors and garments: a tutorial in textiles

Print may traditionally be a macho industry, but to survive in the current climate takes diversity - which may explain the move into printed frocks and cushions.