James Cropper profits hit by rising pulp prices

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a pre-tax profit fall of 18.2% in its annual results as “dramatically rising pulp costs” led to increased costs.

Olympus returns to Nilpeter for third FA-4* flexo press

Olympus Print Group has bought its third Nilpeter FA-4* flexo press to increase its capacity and enable it to grab more market share in wine and high-end labels.

Print retains clout in first PAMCo results

The Published Audience Measurement Company (PAMCo) has released its first round-up of audience engagement in printed and digital published media.

New interim FD appointed at Grafenia

Grafenia has appointed a new interim finance director, following the retirement from full-time work of its current group finance director.

Xerox hits back with threats over Fuji Xerox agreement

In its latest salvo against Fujifilm, Xerox has threatened that it may not renew its technology agreement with Fuji Xerox and could look to replace products in its portfolio developed under the joint...

Informa pulls the plug on Ipex

Ipex is set to close following a period of consultation with the industry.

60 seconds with WO Jones

WO Jones was started in 1904 by William Owen Jones, the great-grandfather of current managing director Marcus Jones.

Overmatter: Face case

Holiday season is upon us, and for the serious print fanatic there’s a new must-have summer accessory: the personalised suitcase cover.

Magazine sector finds ways to buck the trend

When women’s fashion and celebrity weekly title Look published its last ever issue last month the publication dedicated an entire page listing its rivals and implored its readers “if you have a top...

Q&A: Tony Gill Chief executive Mosaic Group

Tony has spent 40 years in the industry, he’s been married to Jane for 32 years and their daughter Charlotte works for Twentysix Digital in Leeds. His hobbies include walking and travelling with his...

Should print businesses call time on zero-hours contracts?

You don’t always know what the year might throw your way. For printers, demand is often seasonal. Periods of plenty can be followed by pockets of drought.

HNS Signs brews up ale and arty look for beer bus

Taking the phrase ‘road beer’ to its logical conclusion, Sadler’s Brewery in Stourbridge, West Midlands, was sure to roll up to Birmingham’s City Social in style – carrying its crafty nectar to the...