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Government targets late payments with Small Business Conciliation Service
The government will create a new body to help settle disputes between small and large businesses, especially over late payment, as part of a new Enterprise Bill that will also target a further £10bn...
Overmatter: charity challenge
Overmatter loves it when birthdays and weekends coincide. GF Smith paper consultant Megan Simpkins has just such a happy happening coming up, but Simpkins’ celebrations will not involve a protracted...
Brother's Domino deal clears competition hurdle
Brother's proposed 915p-per-share acquisition of Domino Printing Sciences has been approved by the European Commission, meaning it has now been cleared by all relevant competition authorities.
Macfarlane Group back on the acquisition trail
Macfarlane Group is on the hunt for another acquisition “to fill geographical gaps” following its successful purchase of Lane Packaging and Network Packaging last year.
Universe of print on display as Fespa Global Expo 2015 opens
The biggest Fespa yet has opened in Cologne, Germany, with 770 exhibitors and more visitors registering than ever before.
Paperlinx announces sale of Paperlinx Poland
Paperlinx has announced the sale of its European subsidiary Paperlinx Poland to a private equity-backed management buyout team.
The Liquorice Press invests in Shuttleworth MIS
After trialling three different systems, The Liquorice Press has invested in a full MIS, its second in 12 years of business.
John Brown Media bought by global marketing firm
Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired media agency John Brown Media for an undisclosed sum.
Cyril Luff upgrades pre-press to Agfa VLF CTP system
Cyril Luff Metal Decorators has invested around £60,000 to upgrade its Imagesetter based pre-press to a large-format Agfa VLF CTP system and Xitron Harlequin workflow to enhance its quality and...
Real Digital invests in Lake Image Systems Discovery MultiScan system
Mail and fulfilment company Real Digital International has invested in new technology to ensure documentation sent to Royal Mail through its Mailmark barcode tracking system is completely accurate.
Print contributes to UK industrial sector growth
The UK’s industrial output grew at its fastest rate for six months in March, with print contributing to the growth.
Camera shop offers wide-format printing at new 'Print Station'
A photography shop has installed a fleet of wide-format Epson printers and scanners in its flagship central London store to enable customers to print on demand.
BPIF welcomes new business secretary
The BPIF has welcomed the appointment of Sajid Javid as the new business secretary.
Artisan Press goes into administration
UPDATED: Artisan Press has gone into administration with Deloitte, just three months after the family owners announced a three-year plan to “right size” the business.
Agfa Graphics sales down but inkjet news positive
First-quarter sales at Agfa Graphics are down year-on-year, but underlying trends are good, especially in the inkjet segment, following successful wide-format printer launches.