Business

Shocks and surprises spearhead November’s most-read news ranking

While insolvency stories and the sad passing of an industry stalwart feature, so do M&A opportunities, strategic shifts and one humongous heist.

MultiNova MN400: praised for speed and ease-of-use

Kolbus to continue under new ownership

Kolbus is set to continue under fresh ownership come the new year, with a deal in place that will see the manufacturer emerge from debtor-in-possession proceedings – although jobs will go and its UK...

Macfarlane has financed the deal entirely from its existing £35m bank facility

Macfarlane tackles headwinds, reports good momentum in new business

Macfarlane Group is “responding effectively to market headwinds” as it approaches its year-end.

Kesslers directors buy leading mannequin firm from administration

Kesslers directors Daniel Astarita and Rachael Evans have acquired renowned German mannequin brand Genesis Mannequins out of administration.

At the core of the collaboration is a custom-designed version of the Packz engine for Highcon

Highcon and Hybrid Software collaborate

Highcon and Hybrid Software have partnered to enhance digital die-cutting workflow efficiency.

Lecta separates self-adhesives into new business

Lecta is spinning off its self-adhesive labels business into a standalone company.

Kodak eyes $550m-plus pension scheme windfall

Kodak could benefit from a whopping $585m (£464m) windfall – more than the current value of the entire company – if plans to sell off its pension fund come to fruition.

The Cobalt SP 800 is priced at £49,000

IGS launches new single-pass printer; secures more Titanium sales

International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has launched a new single-pass inkjet printer aimed at the short to medium-run packaging and POS market.

Stahl's wet-end leather chemicals are used in the final stages of leather production

Stahl completes shift to flexibles coatings

Stahl has completed a strategic divestment programme, focusing the company purely on specialty coatings for flexible materials.

Design Group details $700k NI hit

IG Design Group said it was too soon to say whether upcoming US trade tariffs would have a positive or negative impact on its business, but confirmed that the recent UK budget measures will add around...