The only way is up: will rate rise pile pressure on print?

A lot has happened since March 2009. Back then, Gordon Brown was still Prime Minister, 2012’s Olympic fever was still years away and the economic recovery we’re in the midst of seemed like a distant...

Around the world in 8 prints

Print is constantly being challenged to push the boundaries of what’s possible to ensure that it maintains its key position in the marketing mix. As the following examples from the past 12 months...

Interview: 'Even our accountant is keen for us to spend money’

Earlier this month, The Printing Charity (TPC) awarded a total of £36,000 to 24 young people looking to further their careers in the graphic arts sector.

Business inspection: Serving a chic and unique client base

To make the most of its specialist talents Pressision has branched out into fashion.

Banner awarded three year contract by Care UK

Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has been awarded a three-year print management contract by healthcare and social care services provider Care UK.

Warren expands services with seven-figure investment

Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has announced that its new converting facility, part of a seven-figure investment programme to expand its service offerings, is now fully...

Woodrow Press boosts productivity with SM 74 buy

Woodrow Press has invested in a second five-colour Heidelberg SM 74 to boost productivity and reduce makeready times.

Creative Signs buys Digi-Foil UJF-3042HG

Creative Signs has invested in a new Digi-Foil digital foiling system from I-Sub Digital to boost its finishing options.

Immediate Media in £24m Future titles swoop

Immediate Media has acquired Future's Sports and Craft titles, which have an audited print circulation of more than 250,000 a month, in a deal valued at up to £24m.

Trinity Mirror beats first half expectations

Trinity Mirror’s share price jumped by 20.5p, or 11.5%, after the newspaper publisher and printer reported first half results that were ahead of expectations.

UK economy finally outstrips pre-recession peak

Printers are benefiting from a boom that has seen the UK economy grow 3.1% in the past 12 months, finally taking it past its pre-recession peak and putting the UK on track to be the fastest-growing...

Custom Planet buys two M&R screen presses

Online custom printing and embroidery firm Custom Planet has invested £60,000 in new M&R machinery to increase its capacity and bring more work in-house.