Business

Printed word still more trustworthy than email, survey says

Printed correspondence still has a place because the general public still doesn't trust emails, according to research carried out by Pitney Bowes.

Proskills can be viable despite funding cut, Watts claims

Sector skills council Proskills has said it will have to transform into a self-supporting business after having its funding cut by the government due a lack of large companies in the print sector.

FMG's Simon Berg in Ceros move

FMG chief executive Simon Berg has stepped down from his role at the North London-headquartered pre-media business to head up the group's digital publishing platform Ceros.

GMC joins Screen Equiosnet partner programme

GMC Software Technology has joined the partner programme for Screen's open platform PDF-based workflow Equiosnet, meaning users can will benefit from verified connectivity between the two firms'...

Colchester MP wades into Polestar closure proposal

The MP for Colchester Sir Bob Russell has waded in on the consultation over closure at the local Polestar branch.

Integrity Print group grows with A1 Trade Print buy

Integrity Print has expanded its horizons to export markets after the acquisition of A1 Trade Print Services by the group's parent company.

Friedheim International creates converting division with Kama tie-up

Friedheim International has said it aims to "do justice" to the converting market in the UK after tying with Kama on the formation of a new converting division.

Ovation Graphics Buys Fort Worth-based Branch-Smith

Ovation Graphics this week announced the purchase of Fort Worth, TX-based Branch-Smith Printing, enabling the 101-year-old company to avoid liquidation and continue operations.

North Carolina PaperWorks Industries installs KBA Rapida 142

Packaging corporation PaperWorks Industries has purchased, and will be installing, a new Rapida 142 56-in seven-color press with UV capabilities at its Mt. Gilead, NC facility.

ArborOakland Group continues acquisition spree

Michigan-based marketing services provider ArborOakland Group announced the acquisition of NorthAmerican Reproductions of Livonia, Michigan as it looks to expand beyond direct mail and other marketing...