HP is to take an $8bn (5.1bn) goodwill charge this quarter after writing down the value of a division that sells computer services to businesses.

At the paper company's AGM on 1 August chairman Mark Cropper voiced concern that the market conditions causing the decline were showing no sign of abating.

Ferrostaal North America this month announced it is now marketing the new Ryobi 760E 6-up series to commercial printers looking to invest in an economy-priced offset press.

BSS has bought an array of folding and wrapping equipment following a string of client wins, including one of Scotland's "leading broadsheet Sunday newspapers".

The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) is banking on home advantage at Graph Expo to avoid the "poor" attendance from North American printers that it noted at Drupa in Germany earlier this year.

Vehicle cover manufacturer Structure-flex has invested in the newly-launched Durst Rho 320 HS large-format printer.

Paramount Printers has grown to a £2m-turnover operation after acquiring rival Edinburgh firm City Litho in a six-figure deal.

Pitney Bowes has launched its DM220 range of franking machines for small business users and e-shopping firms.

Esko will be showcasing the latest innovations for the packaging and sign and display markets at a one-day event on September 6.

According to the manufacturer, this slitter and stacker has been designed with the needs of the growing B2 digital market in mind