Business

New company launches on Aldersons site
Neil Alderson has set up a new company, Centrical Technologies, initially backed by Peter Alderson and Neil's father Ron Alderson.

Printing.com looks to online growth as franchise sales dip
Printing.com is looking to its growing online presence to counteract the "challenging" trading environment across its Franchise network, which contributed to a drop in first half sales and earnings.

Ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik franchisees announce first AGM
The UK Design and Print Network (UKDPN), a body of ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik firms, is to hold its first conference and AGM this weekend.

Monkey Mail launches DM service
Monkey Mail, a new direct mail service which includes email, and telemarketing has launched in Killingworth, Newcastle.

Addo Printing ramps up finishing as turnover triples
County Durham trade printer Addo Printing has taken on a fleet of finishing equipment as volumes and turnover soar.

Heidelberg posts 57m first half operating loss
Heidelberg has said it is "confident" it will meet its "clearly positive" EBIT target for 2012/13, despite recording an operating loss, excluding special items, of 57m in the first six months.

Me & my... Datacard MX2000
Card manufacturer PCS has found that this modular issuance system "oozes" quality and reliably delivers top-notch personalised cards

UPM accuses Metsa of breaching shareholding agreement
UPM is taking legal action against fellow paper manufacturer Metsaliitto Cooporative and its subsidiary Metsa Board, in relation to the jointly-owned Metsa Fibre.

Arjowiggins targets corporations with enviro video
Arjowiggins Graphic is targeting a new audience with the launch of an online video designed to encourage corporations to reduce their carbon footprints.

Ricoh joins Two Sides and Print Power
Ricoh Europe has joined Two Sides and Print Power in their drive to promote the responsible production and use of print and paper.