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Xerox investor files lawsuit in attempt to stymie deal
Fujifilm's proposed takeover of Xerox has taken yet another twist, with activist investor Darwin Deason filing a lawsuit in an attempt to block the deal, while Xerox countered by describing the legal...
Perfect Colours and Epson team up at PrintWeekLive!
Wide-format kit reseller Perfect Colours will make its PrintWeekLive! debut in partnership with Epson next month, showing off a selection of the manufacturer’s wide-format printers.
Icahn and Deason reject Xerox takeover terms
Major Xerox shareholders Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason have denounced Fujifilm's proposed acquisition of Xerox, claiming the deal "undervalues Xerox and disproportionately favours Fuji" – while both...
New Versafire makes a royal pair for A3
A3 Design and Print has boosted its capability to accommodate short-run high-end jobs at "near-litho quality" with the addition of a second Heidelberg Versafire CP.
Kingswood iOptus signs for UK's second DuSense
Kingswood iOptus signed for the UK’s second Duplo DuSense spot UV sensory coater at Duplo’s London Calling event last week.
Scottish print pioneer and J Thomson founder passes
Hamish Thomson, founder of J Thomson Colour Printers, has died aged 90.
PPR takes on OKI machines in wide-format supply deal
Print Partnership Reprographics (PPR) has signed an agreement to become an independent supplier of OKI’s wide-format ColorPainter range, including the E64s press.
Unite calls for 'urgent talks' with Trinity Mirror over jobs worries
Print operations at Trinity Mirror and West Ferry Printers will be unaffected for the time being following Trinity's acquisition of Northern & Shell's publishing assets, although Unite has called for...
New Horizon finishing kit for Imprint Digital
Imprint Digital has installed a Horizon HT-1000V three-knife trimmer and BQ-470 four-clamp perfect binder to keep up with its customers' desire for increasingly shorter runs.
BPIF's Jarrold made freeman of London
BPIF chief executive Charles Jarrold has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his contributions to print, after being nominated by the Stationers' Company.
Trinity Mirror and Northern & Shell seal sale deal
Trinity Mirror has agreed to purchase Northern & Shell’s publishing assets in a near-£200m deal including payments into the Northern & Shell pension schemes.
Kodak updates on ICO
Kodak is moving "full speed ahead" with its KodakCoin cryptocurrency but has warned potential investors to beware of fraudulent websites purporting to be offering KodakCoin tokens before they even...
MAMS leading direct mail charge with new enclosers
Mailing and Marketing Solutions (MAMS) is in the midst of installing two Buhrs Kern 4300 10 station enclosing machines as additions to its already-extensive portfolio.
More ink price rises on the way
Flint Group and Sun Chemical are both set to increase prices of various inks and coatings, effective from 1 March.
Heidelberg lays out ambitions for new subs model
Heidelberg has more than 100 potential customers lined up for its new subscription pay-per-use business model, and is also targeting the offering at printers using presses from competitors.