Printing.com plots overseas expansion

UK printing business Printing.com unveiled plans for an international expansion drive today after seeing half-year profits soar 75% above last year.

The Manchester-based company increased the number of UK outlets it runs to 145 in the last year from 96, helping profits for the 28 weeks to October 16 rise to £1.1m (€1.6m) from £631,000 (€919,000) a year earlier.