Companies & suppliers
HP reports falling sales but print profit up
HP has reported that its sales for Q3 fell by 4% year-on-year and 11% on the previous quarter, with profits also down overall but up in its printing segment.
Energy crisis halts production at Lessebo
Historic Swedish mill Lessebo Paper has halted production after the energy price crisis resulted in a €16m (£13.8m) increase in electricity costs.
Ricoh releases free software updates for UV flatbeds
Ricoh UK has launched a series of major software updates for its Pro T7210, Pro TF6250, and Pro TF6251 UV flatbed printers.
Agfa confirms Offset Solutions sale
Agfa has found a buyer for its Offset Solutions division, and plans to sell it to Aurelius Group in a €92m (£78.7m) deal.
Supply chain woes hit Polar
Supply chain delays for critical components have forced guillotine manufacturer Polar to seek court protection in order to restructure.
Pre-pack at Awesome Merchandise
Awesome Merchandise has gone into administration, with certain assets sold to a new company set up by co-founder Luke Hodson.
DS Smith ramps up research into alternative fibres
DS Smith is claiming an industry first in trialling seaweed-based raw materials as an alternative to plastics, as part of the packaging giant’s major investment in circular economy products.
PrintIQ acquired by Banyan Software
PrintIQ has been acquired by “strategic development partner” Banyan Software, in a move that it said is focused on R&D investment, business growth, and unlocking more of the potential that has been...
Chapelton sets Carbon Neutral goals
Paper and board supplier Chapelton has teamed with CarbonQuota to become Carbon Neutral on its direct operations.
Government urged to do more on energy crisis
Bosses at energy intensive industries have welcomed the latest government proposals on potential subsidies, but say more needs to be done to allow UK firms, including papermakers, to operate...