Xerox has entered into a first lien term loan credit agreement for $550m (£439m), following its recent purchase of all of activist investor Carl Icahn's shares in the company.

It seems the Drupa excitement is starting to build, certainly among the manufacturer community at least.

Overmatter loves a cool shoe. Heelys, for example, a work of genius. Light-up LED wellies – also a quite brilliant innovation. 

Ricoh’s new flagship toner press, targeted at high-volume commercial print operations, boasts a new print engine and significant improvements to quality, speed, automation and media range.

American print evangelism platform Print Media Centr has launched a 10-hour free online conference for International Print Day on 25 October 2023.

Canon is readying a sneak peak at two new water-based inkjet presses at its upcoming company-wide showcase in Japan.

Fujifilm has confirmed that its stand space at Drupa 2024 will be 20% bigger than at the last show in 2016, with the Japanese manufacturer gearing up to showcase a much-expanded portfolio.

Ricoh has revealed more details of its Pro Z75, including the locations of its first three European customers, as it nears the commercial launch of the B2 sheetfed inkjet press.

Fespa's specialist vinyl installation and vehicle wrapping show WrapFest will return to the Silverstone Race Circuit next year.

While the passing of Heidelberg's Mark Singer, Xerox’s Drupa withdrawal, and The National Trust offshoring its Handbook were the top stories, the month featured its fair share of good news too.