Finance

Output up but key concerns remain, in latest BPIF Outlook report

Printers have reported cautious optimism for Q3 in the BPIF's latest Printing Outlook study on the health of the industry.

Growth continues at Communisis

Growth has continued at Communisis as it announces a 3% sales rise and two significant contract extensions in its half-year results today.

BIS begins consultation on late payment support

Ministers have started to search for a small business commissioner who will name and shame bad companies and chase down late payments, worth nearly £27bn, as part of a wider consultation on support...

Moo wins £3m from Barclays Fast Growth Tech Fund

Web-to-print company Moo has secured a £3m revolving credit facility from Barclays to help it grow its global business.

DS Smith completes Duropack acquisition

Packaging giant DS Smith has completed its acquisition of Austria-based recycled corrugated board packaging business Duropack.

BPIF Outlook report highlights positive Q1 though concerns persist

The BPIF has released the latest data on the health of the industry, collated in its Printing Outlook survey. While output figures for Q1 2015 tallied with expectations, orders were up higher than...

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.

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.

Tullis Russell in administration

In yet another blow to the UK paper industry, Tullis Russell Papermakers has fallen into administration, after racking up losses of £18.5m over five years, resulting in the immediate loss of 325 jobs.

Carousel Print sees election related turnover boost

Leeds envelope printer Carousel Print is on track to boost its turnover by 40% to around £1.1m after investing in a new Halm Super Jet Plus envelope overprinter that will help it to meet election...

KBA sales on target and profits exceed expectations

KBA has posted operating profit of €14.1m (£10.2m) in its 2014 financial report, although its order intake fell by 5.5%.

Multisets enjoys growth following cheque production business acquisition

Swindon-based printer Multisets has taken a bigger slice of the security printing market and expanded its workforce following the acquisition of cheque printer Bank Security Printing last year.