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Nothing for business confidence

Little change as Reeves scrimps and saves in Spring Statement

Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement contained few surprises for the print industry, with no new tax raises announced, and cuts to the civil service, welfare and benefits used to push forward new defence...

Added firepower

Rapidity expands luxe packaging setup, grows team

Rapidity has boosted its luxury packaging offering after taking on key staff from the former British Looseleaf business along with some specialist equipment.

Lifelong friendships made

Walsh leaves Kodak after ‘unforgettable journey’

Long-standing Kodak sales VP Phil Walsh is leaving the company after more than 20 years.

(L-R) Graham Davey and Jake Davey from Artisan Signs with James Argent from Agfa
Will support the exhibition trade

Artisan Signs returns to Agfa for new install

Artisan Signs has invested in a 3.2m-wide Agfa Anapurna Ciervo H3200 hybrid wide-format inkjet printer, two years after it took on an Avinci dye-sub.

'Based on Lexmark’s latest operational status'

UPDATE: Xerox responds to media reports on Lexmark deal price change

Reuters has reported that laser printer manufacturer Lexmark is set to be sold to Xerox at a much lower price than previously announced in December, although Xerox has stated the valuation remains the...

Key brands listed on related company's site

Direct on Demand Print boss speaks out after liquidation

Garment and fabric printer Direct on Demand Print managing director Matthew Armitage has called himself "the biggest loser" of his business' failure after the firm entered liquidation on 7 March.

Employees unable to progress claims

Reflections situation drags on, Hastings linked to newco

Employees at Reflections Print Finishers remain in limbo with administrators still not appointed at the Sidcup firm – while details about a new company attached to managing director Luke Hastings have...

(L-R): Dominic Hartley, John Roche, Elizabeth Bowerman and Mike Newman
Hartley, Bowerman and Newman brought in

Haybrooke launches buyer support service with trio of appointments

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has launched a new support service for print buyers.

Nearly 30% of sales from North America

Koenig & Bauer flags tariffs challenge

Koenig & Bauer has warned that President Trump’s planned trade tariffs “pose a challenge for the entire industry”, but despite the geopolitical situation the group is optimistic about its prospects...

Xerox’s share price was down by 15.7% yesterday
Two parts

Xerox launches $800m offering of senior secured notes

Xerox has announced a major two-part debt offering to finance the redemption of some senior notes due in 2025 and part of its acquisition of Lexmark.

Williams: The team here is exceptional
Williams rejoins print industry

CPS Group takes on Gareth Williams in growth push

South Wales multidiscipline printer CPS Group has appointed ex-Pensord director Gareth Williams as its new operations director.

Chinese Bible: Bonhams online auction. Image: Oxfam
Sold for £56,280

Rare Bible in Chinese donated to Oxfam flies at auction

A rare book dated 1815-1822 and said to be the first complete Bible in Chinese has sold for over £56,000 at auction after it was donated to an Oxfam shop.

Markets are bigger than ceramics

High viscosity opens up huge potential for Xaar

Xaar has reported “renewed optimism” for 2025 with new markets for its high viscosity know-how coming to fruition – including automotive coating – and a speedier go-to-market option with M&R the first...

Two Sides provides members with resources, facts and figures to back up sustainability claims
New trio signed up

Two Sides expands membership with three new additions

Citipost Mail, Dufaylite, and Touch have become the latest three members of print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Complies with EU rules

Tradeprint expands with ROI site

Tradeprint aims to tap into opportunities in the Republic of Ireland with a new ecommerce offering for the country.