
Adare chief hails "watershed" MBO deal
Adare chief executive Robert Whiteside has described the £60m management buy-out at the business as “truly a watershed moment” for the group, which is back on the acquisition trail.

Esko to host first European i-Cut Production Console showing at Fespa
Esko will hold the first European demonstration of its new i-Cut Production Console at next month’s Fespa exhibition in Cologne.

Conservatives promise 'significant' hike in Annual Investment Allowance
The Conservative Party has promised a new "significantly higher, permanent level for the Annual Investment Allowance" alongside a mix of new and existing policies in its pre-election manifesto.

Open house to showcase inkjet, DI and CTP kit
Presstek and International Graphic Supplies (IGS) are running a joint open house event next week.

Gemini Digital Colour celebrates 20th birthday
Bridgend-based commercial printer Gemini Digital Colour is celebrating its 20th birthday this year by holding a range of events and promotions.

Paperlinx Benelux falls to same fate as UK
Paperlinx is exiting Europe altogether. Its Benelux operations have been put into administration with the rest of its European operations described as being in a sale or “realisations process”.

Labour manifesto promises rates cut for small business
The Labour Party has promised to "cut and then freeze business rates for over 1.5m smaller business properties" in its manifesto, which was launched yesterday ahead of next month's general election.

Polestar could pay dividend for first time
Polestar has changed its capital structure in a move that will allow the group to pay its first dividend since its inception in 1998.

Aylesford Newsprint asset sales announced
Assets of the collapsed UK paper mill Aylesford Newsprint will be sold via online auction next month, according to consultancy firm Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), which has been appointed to carry out...

Pureprint makes London Book Fair debut
Uckfield-based digital and litho printer Pureprint is exhibiting at the London Book Fair for the first time this week.

Wood Richardson boosts digital capabilities with Xerox Versant 2100 buy
Wood Richardson has invested in a new Xerox Versant 2100 digital printer, which will enable it to meet growing demand for fast-turnaround, short-run, high-quality work.

Webmart boss completes 'toughest race on Earth'
Webmart chief executive Simon Biltcliffe has completed the Marathon des Sables, a six-day ultra-marathon in the Sahara desert billed as the "toughest race on Earth".