ROCHESTER, NEW YORK,—

 Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak has stepped down and has been replaced by the group’s COO. He has been replaced by COO Louie Pastor. Pastor joined Xerox in 2018, and prior to that was deputy general counsel at Icahn Enterprises, part of major Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's business empire. He has held various senior roles at Xerox including chief administrative officer, chief transformation officer, chief corporate development officer, and chief legal officer. Louie brings a strong combination of operational discipline, strategic insight, and deep familiarity with Xerox.

BERKSHIRE, UK—

 Advertising business Advercado aims to rival e-commerce service Vistaprint as it accelerates development of its latest marketplace platform for independent printers. The British based company, which connects small businesses with independent out-of-home  advertising, is currently developing Version 2 of its marketplace platform, as it argues it offers a system to rival Vistaprint for small and medium-sized printers.With its new platform, currently in development,

DüSSELDORF, GERMANY—

 Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), which is majority-owned by the French Private Equity firm Wendel SE. Stahl is a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials and packaging markets around the world. Stahl employs around 1,700 employees and generated adjusted sales of approximately 725 million euros.

HOFHEIM, GERMANY—

 PCT Maschinenbau makes Polar cutting systems on behalf of brand owner Heidelberg is set to enter creditor protection. PCT is owned by SOL Capital and employees about 240 people. Heidelberg acquired the brand name, patents, intellectual property and service business of machinery specialist Polar last year.

RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY—

 Konica Minolta announced the launch of its new high-speed line of hybrid UV LED wide-format printers. This next wide‑format portfolio is engineered for maximum versatility, outstanding productivity and exceptional image quality, powered by Konica Minolta’s proprietary print head technology. Leading the new series is the AccurioWide 320HS, offering a print width of up to 126″ (3.2 meters), UV LED curing and a robust six‑colour plus white ink configuration for vibrant, high‑impact applications.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA— 

Pollard Banknote Limited has announced that Rob Rose will retire from the role of executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer on December 31, 2026. A search for his successor has commenced. Rose has been a member of the company’s executive management team for thirty-one years. He has overseen significant transactions, including the company’s IPO in 2005, transitioning the private family company to a public entity, and multiple debt financings.

CANADA—

 Girls Who Print Canada (GWPC), part of the world’s largest professional network for women in the printing and graphic communications industry, has launched Community Huddles, a new monthly online event series designed to bring Canadian women in print together with mentorship, education, advocacy, and career development – empowering them to succeed and lead. The goal is to create an inclusive network of print professionals who will eagerly share their ideas, expertise, and experiences, regardless of their title or industry sector.

WATFORD, ENGLAND— 

Vistaprint has acquired a 50% stake in British web-to-print platform Mixam. Vistaprint is owned by giant Cimpress. Mixam claims that it “empowers anyone to create, print, and share their work” removing traditional barriers around printing and publishing. Product range include books, magazines, comics, art books and albums, and a range of printed items for business and marketing. Target customers include creators, publishers and brands.  Mixam has online stores Britain, Ireland, the US, Canada, Japan, Germany and Australia.

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 Fujifilm has said that the company has decided to stop the sale of new devices in the Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra product lines amid changes in the wide-format inkjet market. Fujifilm says that all existing inventory will be reduced by Summer 2026 while inks, service and maintenance services, and the supply of consumables for existing machines will continue to be offered.

ZOOM MEETING—

 CPIA Environmental Responsibility in a Time of Economic Instability.  Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2:00–3:30 PM EST. As environmental expectations across the print industry continue to evolve, printers are facing increasing regulatory requirements, rising costs, and growing customer scrutiny —often at the same time as economic uncertainty limits available resources. Balancing sustainability goals with financial realities has become more complex than ever.