Revamped northern show packs a punch

For many printers back in 2009, the North just wasn't the place to be. Nothing to do with the weather, the funny accent or southern printers' fear of being drunk under the table by their hardier...

Bank of England 'heavily skews' FLS in favour of SME lending

The Bank of England and HM Treasury have announced an extension to the Funding for Lending scheme (FLS) that is "heavily skewed" to support net lending to SMEs.

North Print & Pack exhibitors reveal kit line-ups

Our essential stand-by-stand guide of who's showing what at the Harrogate International Centre in May

Swindon publication boosts content with interactive technology

The Swindon Link has incorporated a new service in its April edition from print to digital app developer Linkz that allows people to engage with printed editorial or advertising content on their...

Applications inivited for new innovation hub in Scotland

The applications process to become part of a pioneering innovation centre in Dundee that will support start-ups in the digital, technology and creative media sectors has opened.

UMG to highlight 'making print better' at North Print & Pack

Print finishing distributer Uchida Machine Group has signed up to exhibit at this year's North Print & Pack.

Semper survey shows dramatic Q1 plunge in print profits

US printers had a sharp drop in first quarter profits despite a modest rise in sales revenues, the Semper International survey for Q1 2013 has found.

CDS retains Sutton council contract through government framework

Communications firm Corporate Document Services (CDS) has won the reprographics, digital print and print management contract for the London Borough of Sutton for the third time.

EFI posts Q1 profits, revenue rise

Foster City, CA-based EFI cited strong US sales as well as continued demand for its Fiery controllers as it reported Q1 income of $8.2m (Q1 2012: $6.2m) on a 7% revenue rise to $171.4m.

Colourgen to show new Mutoh range at Sign & Digital

Colourgen will unveil an expanded portfolio of Mutoh wide format print and cutting solutions at Sign and Digital UK 2013.

Xerox boosts Q1 profits despite sales downturn

Xerox cited weakness in its Document Technology business, which includes the iGen commercial press line, as it reported Q1 sales declined by 2.7% over the same period in 2012 to $5.4bn.

Print industry news roundup: FLS, Agfa, Manroland AG, BASF, Welsh Assembly

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Chancellor expected to extend FLS; Restructure at Agfa UK; Former Manroland AG Plauen...