Milexa Group adapts to stay profitable during crisis
Milexa Group has managed to remain profitable throughout the coronavirus pandemic despite an initial 40% reduction in sales, the firm reports.
Axel Springer boss speaks out on China dynamics
Axel Springer chairman and CEO Dr Mathias Döpfner has urged German and European leaders to “decouple” from China and forge closer alliances with the US and post-Brexit UK instead.
Agfa pauses plate plants as virus hits demand
Agfa has described its Q1 results as “solid” although its offset printing business had begun being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbating “already tough conditions in this industry”.
Under-fire Back steps down at Royal Mail
Royal Mail has parted company with controversial CEO Rico Back with immediate effect.
Go Inspire post strong results, preps for M&A
Go Inspire Group has recorded 15% jump in profits in the year to 31 March 2020 and is poised to play a role in the inevitable post-lockdown consolidation of the UK print industry.
Cautious welcome for new trade credit guarantee scheme
The latest government support scheme could provide further crucial support for the printing industry, following reports of widespread cuts to credit cover.
FD Signs goes from mothballed to 18-hour days to support TFL
FD Signs, which initially mothballed after the lockdown meant it saw “no light at the end of the tunnel”, stepped up and ended up working 18-hour days last month to play an integral role in keeping...
Sappi investigates mill fire
Sappi is evaluating the extent of the damage after a paper machine fire at one of its German mills.
Delga launches labels business
The Delga Group has launched a digital labels business, which will join its existing print and packaging companies this month.
SPOT: Paragon Group buys two businesses
Paragon Group has acquired the OfficeTeam and ZenOffice businesses after parent group Spicers Office Team (SPOT) went into administration.
Printers act as demand for masks takes off
Printers are mobilising to supply non-surgical ‘face coverings’ following a spike in demand after the latest government guidance – web-to-print giant Vistaprint has added colourful masks to its range...
Kodak readies launches, reports on Q1
Kodak is poised to launch new process-free plates and a “ground breaking” innovation in digital print, as it gets ready to unveil new products that would have been on show next month at the...