Business

St Ives sales up, but not from Olympics
St Ives chief executive Patrick Martell has warned that companies planning Olympics-related promotions could struggle to secure print capacity unless they firm up their plans soon.

Heidelberg records 229m loss but targets swift recovery
Heidelberg's restructuring programme has contributed to a 138m (112m) pre-tax loss in the last quarter of its financial year 2011/12, resulting in 229m pre-tax loss for the full year.

IPIA conference addresses adaptations for digital era
The theme at this year's IPIA conference, named 'Don't sit down - I've moved your chair', was change.

The European player based in a stable: Imprint Digital
Imprint Digital has found that encouraging clients to submit correct PDFs and shunning the euro helped it compete on the export market
DMA launches campaign highlighting value of direct marketing in UK
The Direct Marketing Association 'the Real Deal' campaign aims to boost investment in DM and show the industry's positive impact on the economy and society.

UPDATE: MPG to take over Cambridge University Press print work
MPG Group is on the verge of taking over the majority of Cambridge University Press' (CUP) European print work from next month.

Arjowiggins expands Greenfield mill
Arjowiggins Graphic's Greenfield Mill has increased its capacity by 10,000 tonnes of pulp since the beginning of the year, following completion of the first phase of a 1.5m investment.

Solopress reduces delivery lead time
Online print provider Solopress has moved ordering deadlines for its mainland UK next-day delivery service to 2pm.

Cabot expands Haverhill inkjet pigment dispersion facility
Cabot Corp has announced the completion of a $10 million expansion of its Haverhill, Mass. inkjet facility as it looks to position itself for the expected surge in commercial inkjet production.

Chesapeake signs for Highcon Euclid digital die-cutting machine
Chesapeake has become one of the world's first customers of the Highcon Euclid digital production cutting and creasing machine.