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Koenig & Bauer sales beat expectations
Koenig & Bauer expects sales for 2020 to be above prior estimates at €1bn-plus, thanks to accounting changes that have altered the group’s revenue recognition policy.

Revenue and profits up for HP in Q1
HP Inc has reported a positive set of results for Q1, with both its printing and total revenue and profits up year-on-year.

Industry confidence eroded in Q4 with further declines expected
The recovery in the UK printing and printed packaging industry suffered a setback in Q4 and a decline on the volume of orders and output is expected for Q1.

Quadient targets ecomms with fit-to-size packaging
Quadient is anticipating booming demand for its fit-to-size packaging solutions as ecommerce sales continue to grow, while at the same time consumers rail against the use of oversized packaging.

End of the line for SCA publication paper
SCA will make its last reel of publication paper today as the group shuts down the last remaining paper machine at its Ortviken mill.

Macfarlane reports ‘resilient’ results ahead of expectations
Macfarlane Group achieved both sales and pre-tax profit growth in 2020, with its results ahead of its previous expectations, despite the challenging market conditions due to the impact of the...

Print-Leeds launches new division with £1m investment
Print-Leeds has branched into self-adhesive label production after investing just over £1m in a new press, finishing kit and MIS and creating a new specialist division.

Gama launches time-saving wash-up blade system
Printing press cleaning systems developer Gama Systems has launched a new wash-up printer blade system that reduces blade replacement time.

Paragon CC invests £6m-plus in finishing
Paragon Customer Communications has revamped its mailing operations after investing more than £6m on new kit and upgrades to existing machinery as part of a futureproofing strategy.

Richline upgrades with XL 75
London printer Richline has revamped its print setup with a highly-specified B2 Speedmaster sourced through Exel Printing Machinery.