Jo Francis

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Highcon sale process extended
The deadline for offers for Highcon Systems has been extended.

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.

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