Jo Francis

New owner is 'patient, committed investor'

Shareholders green light Royal Mail takeover

The takeover deal for Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services has been declared unconditional, with more than 80% of shareholders accepting the offer and the postal operator set to...

Potentially significant adverse effect

IG Design Group could exit US amid tariff woes

The adverse impact of President Trump’s trade tariffs means IG Design Group is now considering offloading its loss making US division altogether.

Craft skills still used to add value

Sanderson's Future Factory focus is 'digital-first'

Sanderson Design Group is moving to a “digital-first” printing strategy as part of its Future Factory plan to transform its manufacturing operations.

Orderly shutdown for Barnsley business

UK loses indexing capability after Monarch owners retire

UK printers and print buyers seeking trade indexing services will now need to look further afield across the Channel, after Monarch Indexing's specialist kit was snapped up by a French firm.

'Use it or lose it'

For sale sign hoisted over Shetland Times

The future for the UK’s most northerly newspaper is uncertain, after its owners decided to put the business up for sale.

Focus on performance, versatility and automation

Agfa boosts high-end range with new Onset and Jeti Tauro

Agfa has revealed more details of its Fespa plans, including its fastest Jeti Tauro yet and a new version of the Onset with LED curing.

New features and launches

Fespa countdown to busy Berlin event

With less than a fortnight to go before Fespa Global Print Expo opens its door, organisers are anticipating a buoyant event with more than 100 new product launches expected.

A busy Highcon demo at Drupa 2024
Three days added to timeline

Highcon sale process extended

The deadline for offers for Highcon Systems has been extended.

Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet 60000 takes centre stage
Growth plans include new recycled plastic

Konica Minolta expects turnaround this year

Konica Minolta has revised its year-end forecasts to reflect recent disposals, including the sale of Indicia Worldwide to ADM Group.

High-speed fit-to-size packs

Packsize acquires Sparck Technologies

Packsize is expanding its offering – and European presence – with the acquisition of Sparck Technologies.