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Vivid Veloblade Nexus installed

Tri Signs growth rockets, brings cutting in-house

Signage start-up Tri Signs has seen rocketing growth since expanding to permanent premises in early 2024, and has brought its cutting in-house, installing a Vivid Veloblade Nexus 2516 digital cutter...

'A true ambassador'

Creative papers champion Megan Simpkins to retire

GF Smith paper consultant Megan Simpkins will retire next week after more than four decades in print and paper.

Saica Flex officially launched its new machinery and facilities on 19 March
Supporting rapid growth

Saica Group to create 20 jobs with multimillion-pound investment

Saica Flex, the flexible packaging division of Saica Group, has invested €7.1m (£5.9m) in new machinery and facilities to support its rapid growth and continued journey towards enhanced production and...

Share price hits 52-week high

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.

A busy Highcon demo at Drupa 2024

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.

Nothing for business confidence

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...

Added firepower

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.

Lifelong friendships made

Walsh leaves Kodak after ‘unforgettable journey’

Long-standing Kodak sales VP Phil Walsh is leaving the company after more than 20 years.

(L-R) Graham Davey and Jake Davey from Artisan Signs with James Argent from Agfa
Will support the exhibition trade

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.

'Based on Lexmark’s latest operational status'

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...

Key brands listed on related company's site

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.

Employees unable to progress claims

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...

(L-R): Dominic Hartley, John Roche, Elizabeth Bowerman and Mike Newman
Hartley, Bowerman and Newman brought in

Haybrooke launches buyer support service with trio of appointments

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has launched a new support service for print buyers.

Nearly 30% of sales from North America

Koenig & Bauer flags tariffs challenge

Koenig & Bauer has warned that President Trump’s planned trade tariffs “pose a challenge for the entire industry”, but despite the geopolitical situation the group is optimistic about its prospects...

Xerox’s share price was down by 15.7% yesterday
Two parts

Xerox launches $800m offering of senior secured notes

Xerox has announced a major two-part debt offering to finance the redemption of some senior notes due in 2025 and part of its acquisition of Lexmark.