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Monotype's library of type IP will now include FS Brabo

Monotype acquires Fontsmith

Monotype has acquired London-based boutique type foundry Fontsmith to boost its expertise and bolster its already extensive typeface library.

HP voices concerns over Xerox full-year results

HP has called Xerox “a company of questionable value” after the business, which continues to pursue a hostile takeover of HP, reported a 6.2% revenue drop for 2019 and a 2.2% decline in Q4.

Analyst: Xerox may need to raise HP bid

A financial analyst following Xerox has said the manufacturer may need to increase its bid for HP from $22-per-share (£16.89) to $26 in order to attract the company’s board and shareholders.

A number of Heidelberg presses are among around 180 lots

Cem Press assets up for auction

Machines and other assets belonging to specialist printer Cem Press are being sold via online auction.

Printflow is suitable for organisations of any size

Rapidity launches automated print platform Printflow

Rapidity has launched a new end-to-end automated print platform that enables their clients to access a customised portal to create and order their own marketing collateral, such as business cards and...

Kinyosha Printing Company was the second company to sign up for a Sapphire

Kodak and Uteco install first Sapphire Evo hybrid press

Kodak and Uteco Group have now installed their first Sapphire Evo hybrid press at a customer site as Japanese printer Kinyosha takes delivery of the new machine.

Dayfold focuses on creative work for designer clients using special stocks and multiple finishing processes

Dayfold moves into SRA1 and acquires Emtone goodwill

Dayfold has expanded its offering by moving into SRA1, and has also acquired the goodwill of shuttered Bath printer Emtone.

Print Technician (Level 3) has been included in a review of 30 standards

BPIF launches final call for industry apprenticeship standard feedback

The BPIF has urged the print industry to support its bid to retain a crucial printing industry apprenticeship standard that could be under threat – with the deadline for valuable feedback at the end...

DMGT bought the i in November for circa £50m

Government confirms investigation into i acquisition

Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will investigate whether the Daily Mail and General Trust’s (DMGT) £50m acquisition of the i adheres to competition law.

The museum's collection includes what is thought to be the only surviving example of a Ratcliff direct lithographic press

Jarrold Museum resumes hunt for new home

The John Jarrold Printing Museum has resumed its search for a new home after plans to relocate it to a medieval church in Norwich fell through.