Results

High viscosity opens up huge potential for Xaar
Xaar has reported “renewed optimism” for 2025 with new markets for its high viscosity know-how coming to fruition – including automotive coating – and a speedier go-to-market option with M&R the first...

Big jump in operating profits at National World
Sales and profits are up at National World, despite headwinds including “non-trading distractions” including the group’s impending change of ownership.

Kodak invests in innovation as print wing posts loss
Sales at Kodak’s print division fell and the unit made a loss last year, but the manufacturer is confident that printing plate tariffs and its growth agenda will lead to improved results in the...

IG Design Group makes gain on US property deal
IG Design Group has made a multimillion-pound gain on the sale of a US property, amid challenging conditions for its business there.

Inks and digital printing kit boost Agfa results
Sales at Agfa’s Digital Print & Chemicals wing were up 7.2% last year, with the unit taking over from Radiology Solutions as the group’s biggest business.

Currency orders boom at De La Rue
Business is booming at De La Rue’s Currency business, with growth at the unit now expected to be “significantly higher” than previous guidance, amid the PLC’s ongoing sale process.

Football and Taylor Swift boost Reach results
Reach CEO Jim Mullen has again hailed the “expert management” of the group’s print business, as it continues to underpin growth at its digital operations.

HP plans up to 2,000 job cuts to secure against macro threats; posts 2.4% growth
HP has said it plans to cut between 1,000-2,000 jobs this year as part of a structural savings programme that will save the business an additional $300m (£234m) for its Future Ready restructuring...

Macfarlane profit climbs as revenue dips
Macfarlane Group’s pre-tax profit has climbed by 3% while its revenue dropped by 4% in 2024.

Strong Q4 for K&B secures 2024 target achievement
Koenig & Bauer said it closed its 2024 financial year with “a historically strong final quarter” as planned in the challenging global economic market environment, on the basis of its preliminary,...