Hits: 3461

HP has rejected an increased $35 billion takeover offer from Xerox Holdings, saying it undervalues the company and is not in the best interests of shareholders. The offer showed Xerox’s “desperation…to address its continued business decline," said HP's board, adding: “Xerox does not have experience operating businesses in the sectors in which HP operates, including within Personal Systems, Home Printing, and 3D and Digital Manufacturing.”

Hits: 5695

Prytec Solutions will showcase the new PLS-F1515 1kW Fibre Laser cutter at its first Open Day event for 2020 at headquarters in Deer Park, Melbourne later this month.

Hits: 2559

SA International (SAi) says it’s new Sidekick software is a job organisation tool that helps sign and large format print businesses to manage end-to-end production operations, from quote creation to invoicing.

Hits: 2744

 The deadline for the Printing Industry Creativity Awards (PICAs) has been extended by one week to Friday 13th March because members of the Print and Visual Communications Association (PVCA) are reporting “operational impact” caused by the coronavirus.

Hits: 3837

Canon will end a 35-year relationship with HP if Xerox succeeds in its hostile bid to take over its larger rival, according to Canon CEO and chairman Fujio Mitarai. HP is among Canon’s biggest customers, generating almost 14% of its sales.

Hits: 3078

The organisers of global print expo FESPA 2020 in Madrid have postponed the event "to a later date, precise timing and venue still to be determined," as the coronavirus continues to spread across Europe.

Hits: 2788

There are two recent changes within Mutoh Australia. Russell Cavenagh has been promoted from General Manager to Managing Director, while wide format printer and application specialist Stephen Crichton, has joined Mutoh Australia in the role of Product Marketing Manager.

Hits: 5009

The collection of companies that comprise the Skope Group and affiliated companies has gone into administration with Cor Cordis' Alan Walker appointed as administrator. This is just a few months after a DOCA was implemented for their connected entity Clear Skies Pty Ltd, that promised 30 cents in the dollar to creditors within 3 years...which now looks unlikely to happen.

Hits: 3004

Xerox has filed a tender offer with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for all outstanding shares of HP Inc. - the latest move in its nine-month fight for control of its larger rival.  The move comes days after HP revealed that during talks last year between the two print giants, Xerox CEO John Visentin had suggested that HP should buy Xerox.

Hits: 3859

HP’s manufacturing operations will be adversly affected this quarter due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic, according to HP CEO Enrique Lores. "After Chinese New Year, production has slowed down," he said. Meanwhile, industry researcher IDC has warned that concerns over the epidemic may acutely impact the global large format printer market.

Hits: 2646

"There have been some understandable questions about whether the unfolding COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation will affect the Visual Impact Expo due to open on the Gold Coast in late April," say organisers Visual Connections. "The good news is that at this stage planning continues in the expectation that all will go ahead as scheduled, both for the expo and for the ASGA/FESPA Australia HP National Conference and Awards."

Hits: 2735

Roland DG Australia has appointed print industry veteran Jeremy Matthews as its new Adelaide-based service engineer in South Australia.

Hits: 3622

More than 600 exhibitors will showcase innovations in digital and screen printing for graphics, signage, décor, packaging, industrial and textile applications at global print expo FESPA 2020 in Madrid (24-27 March). Wide format technology manufacturers Roland DG, Mutoh, Canon and AGFA previewed their stands. 

Hits: 3098

The region’s biggest print company Ovato (formerly PMP) reported a net loss of $58m in H1 FY20, with subdued retail conditions hitting newspaper and non-food catalogue volumes and pushing down sales by $34m to $328m. The cost of the company’s site consolidation at Warwick Farm in Sydney has jumped by $10m to $60m due to operational and labour issues.

Hits: 2319

Industry supplier HVG, part of the Halifax Vogel Group, is having an exceptionally good value clearance on backlit, frontlit and blockout fabric rolls from 1600mm to 3200mm wide and 50-100 metre lengths. Often known as a 'BOGOF' sale - buy one get one free - the prices have already been discounted by 20-30%. Offer ends March 6th - Check it out and save!

Hits: 3785

Messe Düsseldorf has made it plain that drupa, based on current knowledge, will go ahead. Rumours have been swirling that it will be cancelled, so here is the official statement from the organisers.

Hits: 2381

The Gold Coast is proving a popular choice of venue for the first Visual Impact expo for 2020, with visitor pre-registrations for the show up 50% on the last iteration of the event, the 2018 Brisbane show.

Hits: 2166

 Supplier Ricky Richards has added Sihl’s Poster Paper Pro and Satin wallpaper products to its extensive range of signage and display textiles and substrates. The PVC-free pre-pasted Satin wallpaper is ideal for signs, posters and photos.

Hits: 2604

The focus of Durst’s stand at FESPA 2020 in Madrid, Spain (24-27 March), the P5 350 printing system offers “extended features, options and inks to perfect the hybrid variety of applications for roll-to-roll media and boards.” The 3.5m / 11.5ft printer is equipped with a multi-roll option, so users can load rolls during printing to reduce setup times and increase efficiency.

Hits: 2259

The company famed for Flexi announces that, as of Q1 2020, over 14,000 global sign & display business now accessing its software via subscription, and is planning a big FESPA showing.

Hits: 2663

A group of graphics students from Hornsby TAFE were treated to a tour of Chatswood printer Clark Murphy Print (CMP) this week, organised by print evangelist James Cryer and TAFE’s Jenny Young. Story by James Cryer.