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Cambridge-based inkjet technology group Xaar has posted a slight drop in pre-tax profit for 2009 in what chief executive Ian Dinwoodie described as a "frustrating" year for the group.

First-half profits have almost doubled at St Ives, according to figures released this morning (9 March).

Profits at printing group Communisis more than halved in 2009, however the group managed to remain profitable across all its sectors despite a "disappointing" year.

A 4% increase in sales within HP's Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) to $6.2bn (4.01bn) has helped fuel an 8% jump in revenues in the company's first-quarter results.

Agfa's share price has risen by more than 10% to 6.17 euro (5.42), a two-year high, following the release of its preliminary fourth-quarter results.

Kodak has entered 2010 with "the most competitive digital portfolio ever" after the manufacturer turned in a profit in its fourth-quarter results, according to chairman and chief executive Antonio...

The increased implementation of targeted direct mail campaigns has led to a decline in the volume of household door drops, according to a new report by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).

Oc chairman Rokus van Iperen has anticipated the digital printer sales market "will remain challenging" in 2010 following a fourth quarter of continued revenue decline.

Domino Printing has posted an 11% increase in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 October as strong growth in niche printing markets defied the recession.

AIM-listed direct marketing company Tangent Communications has reported a fall in turnover and profit in its half-year results, but said that there are "signs of improvement" in the business.