8 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk May | June 2026 - Issue 360 INDUSTRY | NEWS printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine printmonthly_signlink printmonthly Fujifilm has told staff members that it has taken the decision to discontinue the Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra product lines due to changes in the wide-format inkjet sector and the pressures of the graphics printing market. In a statement directly to Print Monthly, Fujifilm says the decision to end the Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra systems has been linked to the ‘maturing’ of the wide-format inkjet sector. The company confirmed that it sees inkjet as a market growth area and so is not withdrawing from the category but instead concentrating on areas which can bring stronger profitability and growth. The company 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. Fujifilm has also said that machines and inks for Acuity Aristo and Acuity will remain available, with the company confirming that it remains committed to supporting its existing customers, fulfilling its contractual obligations, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations. Fujifilm has partially linked the decision to the competitive pressure from Chinese manufacturers which has led Fujifilm to review its long-term value strategy. Fujifilm has taken the decision to make a strategic update to its wide-format inkjet machines Fujifilm to cease sales of Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra Xerox Holdings Group Xerox has replaced its chief executive officer, Steve Bandrowczak, after Xerox share prices fell to new lows in the last few months. In Bandrowczak’s place, the Xerox board of directors has appointed Louie Pastor as its new chief executive officer, who previously worked as chief operating officer for the corporation. The latest move from Xerox follows drops in the share price of Xerox Holdings which hit lows of $1.30 (£0.98) per share in March. The stock lost well over 80% of its value since the start of 2025, when the price was as high as $9.68 (£7.35) per share. The continued decline in share price is being attributed to several critical financial and structural factors, with investor confidence seemingly dropping despite Xerox’s acquisition of Lexmark and a recent announcement of a new global structure which aims to accelerate growth and “expand market leadership”. Speaking of his new role, Pastor says: “I am honoured to step into the role of chief executive officer and lead Xerox into its next chapter. “Steve’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s foundation and positioning Xerox for long‑term success. We have a strong team and a clear focus on execution. I look forward to driving results and delivering on our priorities.” A statement from Xerox following the new appointment says that the company is “reaffirming its full-year 2026 guidance” and that it “remains on track to deliver on its financial and operational targets.” While headline revenue for the corporation grew by 26% in Q4 of 2025, primarily due to its acquisition of Lexmark, pro forma revenue declined by 9.0%, indicating to some that the organic core business is still shrinking. The news follows Xerox’s recent announcement of a new global structure which aims to accelerate growth and “expand market leadership”. Xerox CEO steps down following share slump Total market value for flexographic and gravure printing will reach $358.5bn (£269.3bn) in 2026, according to Smithers – a provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services and a global authority on the print industry. Data in Smithers’ newly published report, titled ‘The Future of Flexo vs Gravure to 2030’, reveal that flexo printing is worth $250.7bn (£188.4bn) in 2026 and is forecast to reach $284.2bn (£213.5bn) by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% CAGR. Meanwhile, gravure is a market valued by Smithers at $107.8bn (£81bn) in 2026, and will grow by 3.6% CAGR to 2030, reaching a total value of $124.7bn (£93.7bn). According to the report, while flexo printing continues to win market share wherever it competes directly with gravure, gravure printing is still growing faster in overall global volume – driven by rapidly expanding Asian packaging markets and industrial print sectors. The analysis, covering applications across packaging, publication, labels, décor, and functional printing, finds that gravure’s strength in high-growth Asian markets and decorative printing offsets flexo’s competitive gains in Europe and North America. Flexo and gravure printing worth £270bn By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert David Osgar Smithers claims that flexo will see an annual growth rate of 3.2% to 2030 Senior figures at Xerox insist that the company is showing strong signs of growth
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