A family of West Midlands-based entrepreneurs has taken over the Birmingham franchise of wide-format chain Fastsigns, aiming to quadruple the business’ size in five years.

David Holland, who held a wide range of executive roles during a pivotal period for the printing industry, has died aged 75.

Family-run commercial printer Futureprint has expanded its offering after buying a Horizon SPF-200L landscape bookletmaker.

Activist investor Crystal Amber Fund has called for the removal of De La Rue’s chairman and for a new director to be appointed chairman.

Paragon Customer Communications has been rebranded and reorganised as ‘Paragon’, and Jeremy Walters has been promoted to CEO of the entire operation.

Media giant Bertelsmann has posted record sales, but it’s been a tough year for its printing division.

Business forms specialist Easyforms has acquired the assets and sales book of KP Paper Convertors (KPPC), one of the few remaining manufacturers of computer listing paper in the world.

Fespa’s brand-new vinyl installation and vehicle wrapping event Wrapfest 2023 has revealed its line-up.

Koenig & Bauer has posted full-year sales at the top end of expectations, with better than expected EBIT despite challenging trading conditions.

Foreign investor Vesa Equity Investment has increased its stake in Royal Mail’s parent group to more than 25%.

Canon has unveiled its new Colorado M-series 1.6m roll-to-roll wide-format printer platform that is modular in speed configuration and media handling.

InkTec has opened the possibilities of direct-to-film (DTF) printing with an entry level kit and consumables bundle that significantly lowers the barriers to entry.