BUSINESS | NEWS 9 www.printmonthly.co.uk March | April 2026 - Issue 359 Wiltshire print companies announce merge Corsham Print and Kennet Print have announced a merger, bringing together two established Wiltshire commercial print companies into a single entity. Kennet Sign & Display, the signage arm of Kennet Print, will remain a separate business under current director Nathan Turnnidge’s leadership, while strategically partnering with Corsham Print for its signage and display requirements. Neil Mortimer, formerly of Kennet Print, joins the merged company as a director alongside Corsham Print’s existing directors, Chris Perry and David Kilmurray. The trio previously worked together in the 1990s for Corsham-based printer, Addkey Print, with Perry noting that “this feels like we’re getting the band back together.” [L to R] Chris Perry, Neil Mortimer, and David Kilmurray Coveris, a global manufacturer of paper and plastic packaging products, has sold its Business Unit Paper (BU Paper) division to Kingswood Capital Management, together with its affiliates – Kingswood. The deal means that BU Paper will be rebranded to Paragon Print and Packaging (Paragon) which is a restoration of the unit’s original name. Paragon Print and Packaging is not connected to Paragon Group, a business services company that specialises in marketing services and customer communications. Last year Paragon Group purchased display and brand activation provider, Service Graphics, for an undisclosed amount. Jo Ormrod, who has worked at Coveris Group since 2008, and currently works as president of BU Paper, will serve as Paragon’s chief executive officer with the existing company management remaining in place. Workplace technology provider, Xerox, has announced a new global structure which aims to accelerate growth and “expand market leadership”. The news follows the company’s acquisition of Lexmark, which has been incorporated into this latest restructure. The new model is built around a streamlined, integrated sales system that has been made to enable stronger client outcomes, reduced service costs, and increased sales efficiency. Xerox has ensured the new structure is implemented globally and aligned to what it calls “regional realities” which is reflected in its new leadership appointments and redesigned segments. The plans have all been made in order to tap into opportunities in print, IT and digital services, as well as graphic communications. In a statement from Jacques-Edouard Gueden, chief revenue officer at Xerox, says: “Unifying the Xerox–Lexmark sales model allows us to eliminate redundancies, improve efficiency, and increase our ability to deliver value as we sharpen our focus on sustained revenue, profitability, and long-term performance. “With a go-to-market model aligned to each region and supported by strong partners and experienced teams, we are building a sales engine that is more focused, more efficient, and better positioned to compete.” The new “print go-to-market” framework is split into three regional models – North America, Western Europe, with the rest of the world supported by a dedicated production print service division and two specialised teams focused on distribution and inside sales. The new structure will come into effect in the second quarter of 2026 Coveris paper unit acquired and rebranded Xerox announces restructure to “eliminate redundancies” By David Osgar By David Osgar CFH launches ‘Print Lover’ CFH Docmail, a UK provider of print and multichannel communication services, has announced the launch of Print Lover, a new ecommerce brand designed to deliver print through what it calls a modern, intuitive, and visually distinctive digital platform. The launch has been touted as “a strategic extension of CFH’s capabilities,” translating its lithographic and digital print expertise into a focused online store for businesses, print brokers, marketing teams, and creative agencies. Print Lover has been developed to meet what CFH sees as a growing demand from customers for simplified, intuitive online ordering capabilities. The service offers a curated range of print products including business cards, leaflets, booklets, posters, and folded materials. Visual Print and Design acquired by Jamprint Swindon-based print provider, Jamprint, has announced its acquisition of Visual Print and Design, a commercial print and design company based in Lincoln and Glasgow. According to a statement from Jamprint on LinkedIn, the acquisition aims to bring together “two like-minded print companies,” thereby strengthening Jamprint’s expertise and allowing it to “continue delivering high-quality print solutions with the same trusted service our customers expect.” Graham Hunstone, previous managing director of Visual Print, has joined Jamprint as its commercial director following the acquisition. By Jonathan Pert Jo Ormrod [pictured] will serve as Paragon’s chief executive officer
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