Group revenue impacted by the weakness in the emerging markets, adverse currency effects and the challenging conditions in the US healthcare market. Gross profit margin improved by 3 percentage points . Net profit grew to 28 million Euro · Net debt decreased to 176 million Euro.
– Executive Board sets savings target of 75 million Euro – Gradual cuts of up to 400 jobs over the next three years – Sustained cost savings in changing market environments necessary, involving all divisions of G+J Germany
· Revenues in H1 2014 increased to $27.1 million, up 9.7% over H1 2013 · Operating income in H1 2014 increased to $3.1 million, up 17.5% over H1 2013 · Net profit in H1 2014 increased to $2.3 million up 11.2% over H1 2013 · Total Order Bookings in H1 2014 were $26.7 million, an increase of 9.1% over H1 2013
Color-Logic-developer of the Process Metallic Color System–has named Parker MacDonald its sales representative for Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
RockTenn has signed an agreement to acquire A.G. Industries, Inc. (AGI In-Store), a manufacturer of point-of-purchase displays and fixtures to the consumer products and retail industries. AGI In-Store is owned by American Greetings Corporation and employs approximately 300 employees in Forest City, N.C. The transaction is expected to close later this quarter.
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (Nasdaq:RRD) announced today that they have been awarded a five year, multi-service contract by Allianz Insurance to provide onsite creative design services along with print management and transactional print services. The first phase of services, creative and print management, will be managed from RR Donnelley’s Huntingdon and Tewksbury locations in the U.K.
The PGSF Board of Directors approved $410,000 to be awarded for scholarships in the 2014-2015 academic years. “We are excited to recognize the future leaders of the industry and help them achieve their dreams and goals,” said Bernie Eckert, PGSF administrator. Scholarships were awarded to students attending 78 colleges, technical schools, and universities throughout the United States. Nine Gutenberg level scholarships of $5,000 or more were awarded. The average scholarship award was $2,000.
