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Xerox sales and profits tumble in Q1
Xerox has announced Q1 sales down 14% and said the Covid-19 pandemic had an “immediate impact” on its business globally.
Roland DG launches new interiors print system
Roland DG has now launched its EJ-640 Deco interior decor system to meet the demands of an expanding market.
Eco Signs boosts green credentials with new Vutek
Eco Signs has installed an EFI Vutek 32h hybrid printer in a bid to improve its sustainability and productivity.
Sale and HP back option now part of CBILS
The government-backed CBILS finance scheme now includes a ‘sale and HP back’ option to release working capital that could have appeal for some print businesses.
KPP progressing with Antalis takeover
Progress has been made in Kokusai Pulp & Paper’s takeover of merchanting group Antalis, with two key steps now complete.
Captain Tom honoured with special postmark
Royal Mail has introduced a special postmark to celebrate Captain Thomas Moore’s 100th birthday and his incredible fundraising achievements for the NHS.
Macro Art wins fresh capital to further growth
Macro Art has secured £3.3m in additional working capital after proving its continued growth following an MBO in 2014.
Moonpig launches eCards; rises to production challenges
Moonpig has launched a range of celebrity eCards to support last night’s BBC The Big Night In Appeal and has spoken about how its print operation is rising to the coronavirus challenge.
Xaar clears decks with massive write-off
Xaar has vowed to rebuild its brand and regain the trust of its OEMS and has cleared the decks after its disastrous foray into thin film printheads – posting a massive £71.9m pre-tax loss including a...
Visual Print & Design secures new contract
Despite the current restrictions on many businesses, Visual Print & Design has secured a new two-year local authority contract during the lockdown.
Industry firms mobilise to make new protective products
More and more industry firms are mobilising to produce much-needed protective products, including Rapid Action Packaging which has repurposed its food packaging know-how to produce disposable face...
Polar MD leaves, replaced by robotics veteran
Markus Rall has stepped down as managing director of post-press kit manufacturer Polar to be replaced by an outside hire from the robotics sector.
Landmark issue for The Spectator
The Spectator – which lays claim to being the world’s oldest continually-published magazine – has published its 10,000th issue.
Prime's visor gains nationwide attention
Prime Group’s efforts to produce much-needed PPE visors for frontline health workers has hit the national news, along with partner company Precision Printing.
Semaphore and Premier say 'thank you' to NHS
Semaphore Display in Cardiff has produced a window display for Wales Millennium Centre to say ‘diolch’ to the NHS workers that are supporting the country though the coronavirus crisis.