Having appointed Rebecca Elliott as its new Sustainability and Compliance Manager last November, Elliott Baxter Group has highlighted the projects and initiatives achieved so far. This includes 74% of the company’s waste being recycled and avoiding landfill in 2023. This year EBB is partnering with new suppliers to improve this and to explore waste reduction strategies, including customer secure shredding. Aside from sustainability, EBB has also introduced a charity match funding programme which will see the company match contributions for employees and immediate family members to selected charities. The company has installed defibrillators across all its sites, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of its staff and visitors. Staff at each branch have been trained in the use of the units. Rebecca Elliott, Compliance and Sustainability Manager at EBB, comments: “The strides we have made since I took on this role in November 2023 shows our dedication to creating a positive impact on the environment and in our local communities. “I have been working alongside so many inspiring colleagues, customers, and suppliers and I can’t wait to continue to implement positive changes.” BUSINESS / NEWS 14 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2024 - Issue 348 PrintMonthly printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine By Carys Evans EBB updates on its recent initiatives EBB has installed defibrillators at all its sites with staff trained on how to use the units Prodigi, a global print-on -demand company with production facilities in the US, UK, and Europe, has acquired Amsterdam-based business, Peecho. Peecho, which was founded in 2009, is described as an innovator of cloud printing solutions which enables platforms featuring user-generated content to integrate print-ondemand modules directly into their apps or interfaces. The new acquisition means Prodigi can capitalise on new market opportunities and cater to a wider range of clients. The deal is the third acquisition made by Prodigi following its purchase of Kite from Canon in 2019. James Old, founder and chief executive officer of Prodigi, says: "The print-on-demand industry is at an inflection point, and we're thrilled to be driving this transformation. "By integrating Peecho's innovative technology with our global reach and expertise, we're well-positioned to redefine what's possible for the sector. This acquisition is about more than just growth; it's about pushing the boundaries and creating new opportunities worldwide.” Peecho has previously reported year-on-year revenues of over 40%, however scaling the company’s people, systems, and software presented challenges for the business which Prodigi believes it can solve. Peecho has been acquired by Prodigi Members of the Prodigi group board [L to R] James Old, Tom Gallard, Eric Kickert, and Steve Levin Taiyo Pacific Partners LP is reported to be considering raising its ¥61.9bn (£321m) tender offer for Roland DG after Brother Industries threw its hat into the ring. In March, Brother announced plans to acquire the common shares of Roland DG Corporation which was dubbed a ‘hostile takeover’ due to pre-existing MBO plans. Brother plans to commence the tender offer in mid-May with an offer to buy all of the common shares in Roland at ¥5,200 (£27) per share, ¥165 (£0.86) more than the tender offer by Taiyo of ¥5,035 (£26.10), an offer Roland’s board of directors were in favour of. Now, according to Taiyo CEO, Brian Heywood, the company, which is Roland’s biggest shareholder with a 19.4% stake, is also considering accepting Brother’s takeover bid of ¥5,200 (£27) per share or abandoning the buyout when the tender offer expires later this month. Speaking to Bloomberg UK, Heywood said: “We will study which of the three is most strategically correct for Roland DG,” with Roland DG shares having soared 50% this year to ¥5,400 (£28.01) at the time of writing – well above both offers. Decisions to be made in bid for Roland DG Brother made a hostile bid for Roland DG in March and now Taiyo Pacific Partners LP is onsidering its options Solopress has launched its revamped Design Service, which demonstrates a renewed focus for the now award-winning printer, which recently won Company of the Year at the Printweek awards. The company’s graphic design service has been rebranded as ‘Solopress Design’ to become more accessible and user-friendly to customers who want to outsource their artwork. Solopress says by opting for its design services customers can avoid common issues like surrounding resolution, bleed area, and colour gamut. The experienced in-house design team as well as one new hire will use their history in prepress and commercial graphic design to make Solopress Design work to the best of its ability. Richard Kemp, senior designer at Solopress, says: “Customers who aren’t used to procuring design work are often apprehensive about the process. What assets would they need to provide? How do they brief the job in? Most importantly, will the costs spiral out of control? “The Solopress Design Service takes away those worries, with a straightforward briefing process and a transparent pricing structure.” Other benefits of the service include digital asset creation as well as logo and brand creation/ guidelines. Solopress announces Design Service Solopress Design includes a five-tier price structure with clear guidelines and set expectations By David Osgar By David Osgar By Carys Evans & David Osgar
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