10-01-2005 - Printing.com - AIM-listed company Printing.com (54.75p) is challenging traditional models - Financial Mail on Sunday
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AIM-listed company Printing.com (54.75p) is challenging traditional models by printing leaflets, letterheads and business cards at a central hub rather than on the high street.
All printing is done in Manchester, meaning the business does not have to service equipment at several locations.
The board seems capable of meeting hopes even if the expansion rate seems breakneck.