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IN BRIEF Domino gets improved

A bumper £750m banknote
supply and services agree-
ment from The Bank of
England is currently live on EcoVadis Rating
the government’s Find a
Tender site. The tender
notice, which was pub- Domino Printing Sciences the effectiveness of its CSR
lished last month, is for (Domino), a global expert in strategy.
the award of a public con-
tract through a competitive flexible procedure. “The con- advanced variable data print- This year’s progress is the
tract will provide for the future supply of banknotes, sup- ing solutions, is proud to result of structured and sus-
porting the Bank of England (the Bank) in fulfilling its core announce that it has been tained CSR activities, includ-
responsibility of issuing secure banknotes from Debden, the awarded the EcoVadis Silver
Bank’s secure printing facility,” the Bank stated in the ing the establishment of
notice. The total estimated value of the contract is £750m, Medal for its sustainability EcoVadis Silver Medal winner robust global policies and the
although the Bank said the total value of the opportunity performance, for the second implementation of tangible
“is an estimate inclusive of all extensions available under consecutive year. Achieving measures at Domino sites.
the contract” while the actual value will be dependent on
demand for banknotes as well as future banknote designs an impressive score of 76/100 its entire global business. The business also enhanced
under this contract. The estimated contract dates are 1 Domino now ranks within EcoVadis assesses companies its transparency and CSR
March 2028 to 28 February 2038. the top 7% of all companies across four key pillars: reporting by publishing its
assessed worldwide by Environment, Labour & first Corporate Social
UPM Specialty Papers has
partnered with EvoPak to EcoVadis. Human Rights, Ethics, and Responsibility Report,
suppor t W alk e r s The upgraded rating Sustainable Procurement. aligned with GRI interna-
Chocolates’ transition from reflects Domino’s sustained Domino continues to outper- tional standards, marking a
a plastic wrapper to recy- commitment to embedding form sector averages in all milestone in its report evolu-
clable paper-based pack- responsible practices across categories, demonstrating tion.
aging. The move will help
Walkers Chocolates achieve
its sustainable packaging ambition while reducing plastic Xerox reports on 2025
usage across its site. The collaboration brings together UPM
Solide Lucent 45gsm barrier base paper with EvoPak’s RCM Xerox has reported on Q4 in constant currency at period. The overall net loss
(Recyclable, Compostable, Marine-safe) coating, creating a and full-year 2025, with $2.03bn (£1.47bn), but for 2025 reduced from
fibre-based barrier suitable for chocolate. Walkers CEO Steve Bandrowczak down 9% on a pro forma $1.32bn to just over $1bn.
Chocolates said the new paper packaging fulfils its Sales at its Print & Other divi-
demanding standards for product quality thanks to its oxy- hailing a “global first” con- basis. The net loss was sion were down 7% at
gen and grease barriers. UPM Solide Lucent is “a strong and tract with UK supermarket $73m, compared to a $21m $6.27bn. High-end equip-
extremely versatile barrier base paper with a unique look group Morrisons. The Xerox loss the prior year. ment installations fell by
and feel”, according to UPM. It boasts a smooth surface and business was impacted by a For the full year sales were 27%, mid-range were down
high density that offers “superior properties” for further number of factors last year, up just under 13% at 2% and entry-level was down
converting and printing. including macroeconomic $7.02bn, but down 7.6% on 12%.

Long-serving Fujifilm digi- headwinds, disruption due a pro forma basis. The pro Xerox’s new range of
tal printing guru Mark to tariffs, the US federal gov- forma measure takes into Proficio production digital
Stephenson is leaving the ernment shutdown and a account revenues from IT presses was announced
manufacturer after more spike in computer memory Savvy and Lexmark that
than 25 years at the busi- towards the of last year, with
ness. Posting on LinkedIn, prices. were previously estimated shipments expected in H2
Stephenson said: “Good In Q4 sales were up 25.7% during the acquisition 2026.
things cannot last for ever
and my time at Fujifilm
tastic 26 years it has been. I’m grateful to all those who Micropress goes live with Press Print
Print will come to an end on the 31st March. “What a fan-
were my managers over the years, for the trust placed in me Micropress has gone live that the offering played to
and freedom to do the sometimes weird, but always won-
derful, things that I have. And kudos to my Fujifilm friends with its new web-to-print Micropress’ manufacturing
and partners in crime who made it all so much fun. I’ll miss offering, Press Print. The strengths, with the firm’s
you all and I really hope we remain BFFs.” Stephenson said firm has been working on the
he had no plans to retire, and would be using the time recent investments in state-
between now and the end of his notice period to consider new online platform, which of-the art litho printing, digi-
future options. “If anyone has any ideas or projects to dis- has its own dedicated web-
cuss, please get in touch with a quick LinkedIn message – site, over the past year. tal printing and robotics to
I’m all ears!” he wrote.portfolio of member offerings. Press Print is focused on a Micropress factory in Suffolk
Fujifilm Graphic Communications UK general manager Andy special finishes. the fore.
Kent commented on Stephenson’s post, and said: “Mark, specific range of core prod- The firm has just installed
It’s been a pleasure working with you (and for a while for ucts that are saddle stitched Joint managing director the first Heidelberg Jetfire 50
you) during those 26 years. “It’s hard to believe how fast and PUR perfect bound, such Rob Cross said there was a
time flies. I am sure there will be plenty more for you to do as magazines and brochures. significant potential market in the UK, in a move that has
in the world of print and I look forward to seeing what that There is also a ‘bespoke’ available for the product doubled its sheetfed inkjet
will be.”
option for custom sizes and range selected. He also noted printing firepower.
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