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.

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 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.

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.

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 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...