Business

Newsweb installs North America's first TKS JetLeader 1500
Newsweb, whose customers include a host of small newspapers, has become the first North American commercial printer to purchase a TKS JetLeader 1500 inkjet web press from Japanese press manufacturer...

The Games may yet get a thumbs up from printers: Olympics tenders
There has been much grumbling about London 2012 from the print sector, but companies that saw the opportunties are reaping the benefits

US Postmaster General optimistic despite need for change
For the past few years, the story of the reliable but often dull US Postal Service has had more plot twists and turns than a soap opera - and that in turn has triggered a great deal of worry among...

Xaar represents UK print manufacturing at new exhibition
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar is flying the flag for UK print at 'Make it in Great Britain', a new exhibition showcasing British manufacturing.

Schawk promotes Eric Ashworth to president
Schawk has promoted its chief strategy officer Eric Ashworth to the role of president.

Economy contracts for third consecutive quarter
Wet weather and the extra bank holiday in June have been blamed for a 0.7% fall in gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2012.

UK energy prices to soar above competitor economies
Energy prices will rise faster in the UK than in any other major economy thanks to climate change levies due to start coming in from next year.
FPB blasts new health and safety inspection fee proposals
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has labelled new government proposals to force businesses to pay for health and safety inspections as inflexible and unclear.

Selsey Press bolsters post-press operation with Stahlfolder investment
Selsey Press has continued its investment programme by installing a Stahlfolder KH78 combination folder.

Business secretary Vince Cable visits Butler Tanner & Dennis
Cable discussed issues from exports to apprentices on a visit to Frome-based book printer Butler Tanner & Dennis.