Business

CBI calls for new lending to boost 'forgotten army' of medium-sized businesses

The CBI has called on the government to make a broader range of finance available to the UK's "forgotten army " of medium-sized businesses (MSB) to make up for the shortfall in bank lending.

Heidelberg lowers outlook on slowing demand

Heidelberg has lowered its outlook for its financial year following publication of its preliminary Q2 figures, stating it no longer expects a break-even pre-tax result for 2011/12, and sending shares...

NCP and Crowes mark formation of Swallowtail with press spend

Norfolk-based printers Norwich Colour Print and Crowes have rebranded as Swallowtail Print following the completion of their merger and invested in a new B2 press.

Edale signs up Thai distributor

UK press manufacturer Edale has signed Rotary Technology Partnership to promote its range of equipment in Thailand.

ICSM offers reduced rates in November

Print industry credit information specialist ICSM is offering a reduced rate on credit checks to members in November.

PIA voices concern over new US Postal Service online Direct Mail Hub

The Printing Industries of America (PIA) this week formally complained to the US Postal Service (USPS) about a new Direct Mail Hub on the USPS web site that seems to direct businesses to only a...

Communisis announces Orchestra consultation, contract wins

Communisis has entered into consultation with around 90 staff at its Orchestra Bristol facility as it plans to transfer the fulfillment of the BBC TV licensing contract to Liverpool, Manchester and...

Polestar Pension Scheme to be wound up

Polestar's hived off pension scheme is likely to be wound up and will become the latest in a long-line of print-related schemes to enter the Pension Protection Fund.

Denny Bros looks to South Korea for latest press investment

Denny Bros has turned to used machinery supplier DPM to source a six-colour Heidelberg SM74, a journey that took the dealer all the way to South Korea to find the press.

Printers offered shot at 5.2m of European funding for electronics printing

Printers looking to get involved in printed electronics can apply for a grant from a 5.2m pot of newly announced European Funding for the UK.