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National World: another potential buyer emerges
The National World takeover saga rumbles on, with the emergence of a second possible bidder confirmed by the PLC.

Highcon to file for bankruptcy protection, hopes to restructure
Highcon Systems is seeking court protection to restructure its debt after orders worth millions of pounds were postponed in the light of geopolitical events and impending US tariffs.

Little change as Reeves scrimps and saves in Spring Statement
Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement contained few surprises for the print industry, with no new tax raises announced, and cuts to the civil service, welfare and benefits used to push forward new defence...

Rapidity expands luxe packaging setup, grows team
Rapidity has boosted its luxury packaging offering after taking on key staff from the former British Looseleaf business along with some specialist equipment.

Walsh leaves Kodak after ‘unforgettable journey’
Long-standing Kodak sales VP Phil Walsh is leaving the company after more than 20 years.

Artisan Signs returns to Agfa for new install
Artisan Signs has invested in a 3.2m-wide Agfa Anapurna Ciervo H3200 hybrid wide-format inkjet printer, two years after it took on an Avinci dye-sub.

UPDATE: Xerox responds to media reports on Lexmark deal price change
Reuters has reported that laser printer manufacturer Lexmark is set to be sold to Xerox at a much lower price than previously announced in December, although Xerox has stated the valuation remains the...

"We can do anything you want, it’s an incredible piece of machinery"
Full-service packaging specialist Alexir Partnership details the impact of installing Europe’s most advanced printing press.

Direct on Demand Print boss speaks out after liquidation
Garment and fabric printer Direct on Demand Print managing director Matthew Armitage has called himself "the biggest loser" of his business' failure after the firm entered liquidation on 7 March.

Reflections situation drags on, Hastings linked to newco
Employees at Reflections Print Finishers remain in limbo with administrators still not appointed at the Sidcup firm – while details about a new company attached to managing director Luke Hastings have...