Companies & suppliers

Koenig & Bauer Group (K&B) reported a positive set of results for 2021, despite the difficult backdrop, but said the forecast for 2022 remains challenging.

Xeikon has launched Titon technology, a new toner formulation that it said offers the benefits of UV inks without the drawbacks.

Strike action at UPM will run for an unprecedented four months, after the Paperworkers’ Union announced a further extension until 30 April.

Bridgepoint Capital has returned for another bite of the Inspired Thinking Group cherry, taking a majority stake in the marketing services business for a second time.

Fedrigoni Group has acquired a majority share of RFID specialist Tageos.

Wide-format display specialist FaberExposize UK has taken on a new Agfa Jeti Tauro H3300 printer to support the further expansion of the business and its sister company Northern Flags.

A trio of global trade unions has written to UPM’s major shareholders warning that the group’s “anti-union stance is an investment risk”.

Stora Enso has initiated a sales process for a possible divestment of four of its five paper mills.

Roland DG has launched the third generation of its TrueVis printer/cutter machines.

Laser cutting manufacturer Trotec Laser has unveiled the latest iteration of its flatbed laser.