Legal

Stralfors to shed 30 staff at Dartford as MD Carter departs

Stralfors is to cut up to 30 staff at its Dartford operation after announcing plans to migrate away from "commoditised print and direct mail" to added-value digital print.

Cut corporation tax to boost growth, says think tank

Calls for corporation tax to be cut to boost business and revive Britain's economic growth have provoked a mixed response from printers.

Kodak employee launches class action suit against board

Eastman Kodak employee Mark Gedek has filed suit against the company's chief executive Antonio Perez and other board members, alleging mismanagement of the company's staff investment and savings plan.

Government scraps pre-pack legislation plans

The Government has canned proposals to introduce a moratorium period during pre-pack administration sales.

Latest Red Tape Challenge review launched

The government has today launched the latest round of regulations to be analysed as part of the Red Tape Challenge.

Kodak identifies core businesses as it pitches for $950m financing

Kodak has singled out digital printing and packaging solutions as being among its most valuable growth businesses, as part of its pitch to potential investors.

Xaar staff in China resign over alleged "unfair treatment"

Xaar has confirmed that all staff at its China office have resigned over "unfair treatment" of themselves and customers, allegations the manufacturer refutes.

Heidelberg to cut 2,000 positions worldwide in bid to reduce costs

Heidelberg will cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide in 2012 as the German press manufacturer aims to achieve savings of 180m (149m) in the 2013/14 financial year.

Manroland bids to be put to creditors on Wednesday

Negotiations for the sale of Manroland have entered the final stages, with a shortlist of two different bid proposals due to be presented to creditors on Wednesday (18 January).

Envelope Printing Company set for liquidation

Overprinting specialist the Envelope Printing Company (EPC) is set for liquidation, with debts estimated to exceed 1.2m.

Removal of Royal Mail price controls 'bad for DM'

Ofcom's proposal to remove Royal Mail price controls is expected to be "bad news" for the direct mail sector and could result in double-digit price hikes for transaction mail.

ICSM offering "gift packages" to subscribers

Print credit checking specialist ICSM is offerings its customers three services to help boost business over the Christmas period.