Disciplines

Priplak escapes Arjowiggins following MBO
Polypropylene sheet manufacturer and distributor Priplak has untangled itself from Arjowiggins following a management buyout led by its chief executive Thomas Godey.

Colour Five liquidators confirmed
Colour Five has formally been placed in liquidation after being hit by rising costs and a slump in demand for its specialised UV litho printing.

Paragon CC calls time on Jarrow site
Paragon Customer Communications has announced plans to shut its fulfilment site in Jarrow as it consolidates operations across fewer sites.

James Cropper reports record sales but profits hit
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has achieved record full-year sales, but pre-tax profits have almost almost halved due to the impact of continued higher pulp prices.

Help convert the unenlightened by preaching print’s power
Championing print’s effectiveness and engaging with end-users will help the industry’s cause while potentially opening new doors.

Can gov’t plan turn the tide for SMEs?
A new support package for the UK’s exporting SMEs could assist UK print’s global standing

Find enough space to grow and grow
The need for bigger premises led GH Display to consider an acquisition and expansion in all sorts of ways

Pitch perfect: the art of selling smart
Sniffing out the main chance and flogging it may be the Sugar way, but it’s not always the best.

Doing business for good will be good for your business
The idea that a commercial organisation should also be a force for good is gaining ground as adherents find it can boost profitability.

Get your site right and watch your business take off
Websites that convert potential customers into actual customers are essential in today’s marketplace – if yours doesn’t, your rivals’ might.