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Fujifilm boss speaks out on Xerox deal
Fujifilm boss Shigetaka Komori has given Xerox’s new management team six months to accept the previously agreed takeover deal, or come up with new terms that are beneficial to both parties.
Abbey and STC join forces to acquire Brydian Cards
Abbey Marketing Communications and Smart Technology Cards (STC) have collaborated in order to acquire plastic card manufacturer Brydian Cards and create a “complete package” in plastic card...
VGL first in UK to sign for Durst’s P5
VGL has become the first company in the UK and Ireland to sign for a specialised version of the first machine from Durst’s new P5 series.
Pensord slims capacity to focus on sustainable work
Sheetfed magazine specialist Pensord is investing over £3.3m in highly automated kit as it rolls out a future-proofing strategy at the business centred on profitable capacity.
International Paper drops Smurfit Kappa bid
International Paper has dropped its interest in acquiring Smurfit Kappa after a “lack of engagement” by the corrugated packaging giant over the deal.
Whistl acquires Parcelhub and Mail Workshop
Whistl has acquired privately held Parcelhub and its sister company Mail Workshop as it continues to target growth in the fulfilment market.
Bell & Bain set to acquire 21 Colour
Bell & Bain is in the final phase of completing the acquisition of 80-year-old Glasgow printer 21 Colour, with plans to grow the business and nurture its “cracking workforce”.
Johnston Press confirms talks to offload pension scheme
Johnston Press has confirmed press reports that it is in debt restructuring discussions that could see it jettison its pension scheme.
New Tradeprint website opens up wide-format possibilities and more
Tradeprint has unveiled its new trading platform, which will enable it to expand its product paltform, including a planned increase in its wide-format offering.
Stanbury Chameleon secures carbon balanced status
Stanbury Chameleon has become one of only 10 printers in the UK to be certified as 'carbon balanced' by World Land Trust (WLT).
Pandaprint takes Scotland's first Versafire EV
Pandaprint has expanded its kit by becoming the first Scottish printer to take on Heidelberg’s new Versafire EV digital printer.
Acorn boosts productivity with Focus e-Flex install
Acorn Labels has bumped up productivity and expects to increase turnover after installing a new narrow web press.
Carly reequips bindery and looks at M&A
Carly Press has boosted production capacity after installing two new pieces of kit ahead of an expansion drive that could see it hit the M&A trail as it looks to double in size.
Canon enters digital labels market
Canon has entered the crowded digital label printing market with a new inkjet press – the Océ LabelStream 4000 – that it believes offers significant USPs compared with the existing competition.
DS Smith to acquire Europac in £1.45bn deal
DS Smith is set to acquire Europac in a deal worth £1.45bn.