Europe

Deutsche Post emerges as 'potential buyer' for Royal Mail

Partial privatisation of the Royal Mail has moved a step closer after Deutsche Post emerged as the latest possible suitor to take part-control of the postal operator.

'Three buyers in running' to buy Johnston Irish arm

Three potential buyers have emerged for the Irish arm of publisher Johnston Press, according to reports.

Oc defies expectations with 13.9m profit

Strong sales of colour presses have boosted Oc as it reported bullish results for the first quarter of 2009 but warned that further cost cutting was required to meet the "turbulent economic...

Morgana thanks Drupa for rise in sales

Finishing equipment manufacturer Morgana Systems has reported an increased year-on-year order intake for the first quarter of 2009.

Jürgen Rautert interview: full transcript

Heidelberg sales chief Jürgen Rautert talks to Darryl Danielli about the recent workforce cuts at the manufacturer, the economy and the rise of digital.

Friedheim adds Pfankuch Maschinen to supplier list

Finishing equipment distributor Friedheim International has signed a UK and Ireland contract with manufacturer Pfankuch Maschinen.

Colourgen prepares European debut for ColorPainter V-64S

Large-format kit distributor Colourgen is to give a European launch to the solvent inkjet Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S at next month's Sign & Digital UK.

Heidelberg plans to cut another 2,500 jobs

Heidelberg is to cut a further 2,500 jobs globally - double the amount it had previously announced - in response to a continuing drop in incoming orders.

KBA president in shock departure amid 'collapse in demand'

KBA president and chief executive Albrecht Bolza-Schnemann has resigned with immediate effect following a 180m euro (168m) loss in the German manufacturer's sheetfed division.

Digidist to clear up Uniform inks 'confusion' after securing rights from B&P

Exclusive UK and Ireland rights to the inks previously sold under the B&P Lightbrigade Group's Uniform brand have now been granted to specialist large-format distributor Digidist.

Goss in consultation to cut third of UK workforce

Press manufacturing giant Goss has entered into a consultation to cut at least a third of its UK workforce, it has emerged.

De La Rue continues 'excellent' year

Banknote printer De La Rue has released a bullish trading statement reporting a continued strong performance and good visibility.