Xerox has announced a strategic partnership with Kyocera, agreeing to source Kyocera’s high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses. The collaboration between the two print press manufacturers marks Xerox’s re-entry into the cut-sheet inkjet market, significantly broadening its production print portfolio. The new presses, sold and serviced by Xerox, will be branded under the Xerox name and will come with Xerox-developed software, integration, and service capabilities. Availability and model-specific details will be announced later this year. Through this partnership, Xerox will aim to offer its customers high-performance, cost-effective colour inkjet presses, integrated with the Xerox Production Ecosystem of automated and AI-assisted workflow solutions. Japanese offset print press manufacturer, Komori, has secured a new ten-year lease for a premises for its UK team in Triangle Business Park, Batley, West Yorkshire. Advised by commercial property consultancy, Dunlop Heywood, Komori will be relocating from its current premises in Seacroft, Leeds, moving to a new 11,000sq ft unit six miles from Leeds city centre and half a mile south of junction 27 of the M62. According to Dunlop Heywood, Komori chose the unit because of the accessibility of its location, as well as its efficient layout which Komori believes will streamline workflows and support future growth. Steve Turner, UK sales director for Komori, says: “The move underscores K o m o r i ’ s commitment to investing in high-quality premises that enhance operational efficiency. As well as being the prestigious headquarters of the UK operation, the new facility houses a comprehensive parts storage and distribution department. Its location right next to the major motorway networks and only a few miles from Leeds-Bradford Airport is perfectly suited to support optimal distribution arrangements.” The news comes following the unveiling of a new Komori press purchased by UK greetings card specialist, Woodmansterne. The company officially unveiled its new Komori Lithrone GX40RP, which was christened with the name ‘The Croxley Press’ at its Magna Park site in Milton Keynes on June 27th. The press was reportedly named after Woodmansterne’s Watford site, which is located near Croxley Green and previously housed the Croxley paper mill. BUSINESS / NEWS Komori secures new UK premises Renz acquired by Plockmatic Ian Bullock, Renz managing director Plockmatic Group has signed an agreement to acquire Renz, an international producer of ring wire binding machines and supplies headquartered in Heubach, Germany. Founded in 1908, Renz has been estimated to have clients in more than 80 countries, with offerings including ring wire binding machines for professional and office segments, as well as in-house production of wire binding consumables. The purchase follows reported difficulties for Renz during the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced it into insolvency proceedings in 2024. The insolvency process is expected to be finalised during Q3 of 2025, with the closing of Plockmatic’s transaction expected to happen in conjunction. By Jonathan Pert Komori is undertaking a comprehensive fit-out of the premises ahead of its occupation The Shetland Times, the most northerly newspaper in the UK and Shetland’s only weekly newspaper, has been printed in Shetland for the final time. The newspaper officially announced in June that it had been purchased by Highland News and Media, a publisher that owns a range of Scottish newspapers including The Inverness Courier, The Northern Scot, and The Huntly Express. The move away from Shetland marks what the publication calls “the end of an era” after 153 years in publication on the Scottish Island. In its announcement, The Shetland Times said that the paper will now be printed in mainland Scotland, in full colour and in a more compact size. The purchase saves the publication from closure, securing both the future of the title and the employment of five journalists and two advertising staff. However, the change of print facility will result in the loss of jobs for the staff who had worked at the Shetland facility, some of whom had reportedly worked for the publication for close to half a century. The future of the newspaper had been left uncertain after it was put up for sale in April, with co-owner and director of the paper, Robert Wishart, stating that if new owners couldn’t be found, the publication would have to close down. The Shetland Times had faced difficulties in recent years, attributing falling sales on the rise of social media and a presumption that “news should be provided for free online”. Shetland print facility closes after 153 years Xerox forms Kyocera partnership By Jonathan Pert The Shetland Times was first established in 1872 10 September / October 2025 - Issue 356
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