HEIDELBERG , GERMANY—

 Heidelberg is introducing a new version of its Speedmaster XL 106 offset press, equipped with a dual sheet delivery system. This configuration automatically separates conforming sheets from defective ones, particularly for printing high-end packaging. With this dual-feed feature, the Speedmaster XL 106 automatically separates non-compliant sheets from compliant ones, creating two separate stacks.

TOKYO, JAPAN—

Riso has launched a set of inkjet printers, the ComColor GN Series.

ISRAEL—

 An automated printing system developed through a collaboration between Getter Group and Bookpod in Israel promises books on demand, eliminating costly print runs and offering independent authors up to 90% in royalties; the technology. The concept is straightforward: instead of printing hundreds or thousands of copies in advance, books are produced only after customers order them.

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA—

 HP has appointed Emma Walmsley a Brit as its new CEO, who also becomes the third woman to hold the role. She worked at UK-headquartered pharma and healthcare multinational GSK for nearly 16 years and was CEO for nine years including the period when its consumer healthcare business was separated into independent listed firm Haleon. She left GSK in April 2025. Prior to GSK she worked at cosmetics giant L’Oréal for 17 years.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK,—

 Xerox Proficio PX700 FLX is a new graphic arts production press that runs four, five, or six colours inline at speeds up to 120 A4 ppm. It features a new fluorescent green toner that further expands the colour gamut and improves RGB accuracy when paired with fluorescent pink. Intelligent automation on the machine is said to help reduce operator intervention and improve consistency. Also featuring expanded inline finishing, the PX700 FLX is the successor to Xerox’s Iridesse.

CONCORD, ONTARIO— 

Walmart Canada has created a printed catalogue "Walmart Canada’s 2026 Toy Guide" a roundup of its toy recommendations for the year. Printed for children to enjoy as well, with interactive pages such as colouring and connect-the-dots activities. The guide will reach millions of Canadians via Canada Post. St. Joseph’s Printing creative team captures photography and videos for the retailer’s multi-channel marketing efforts throughout the year.

BRAMPTON , ONTARIO—

 Data Communication Management's (DCM) had revenues of $114.0 million, up 8.2%, or $8.6 million vs. $105.4 million in Q3 2025. Year-over-year revenue growth includes organic revenue growth¹ of 2.9% and contribution of Octacom Limited’s (“Octacom”) financial results since July 8, 2026. Gross profit grew at a faster pace than revenue, up 22.7% vs. Q3 2025,

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 Canva has announced a major restructure, with more than 1,200 jobs to go worldwide, as the graphic design platform takes immediate action to simplify the way it operates. In a letter to all employees: “This is without doubt the hardest moment in our thirteen-year history" The job cuts will impact 1,271 people, 22% of Canva’s total headcount. Employees are known as “Canvanauts”. Canva said 2026 had been Canva’s “hardest year yet” and growth had slowed for the first time in a decade. 

MONTREAL— 

Flint Group will increase prices across its packaging inks and coatings portfolio in the USA and Canada, effective December 14, 2026. The adjustment reflects sustained cost pressures during the second half of 2026.High crude oil prices are severely driving up the cost of essential petrochemical precursors,

MONTREAL—

  Marquis Book Printing  has installed an HP PageWide Advantage 2200 Press at its Montmagny, Quebec facility, marking the 100th installation of HP’s Advantage 2200 platform worldwide. The installation expands Marquis’s colour inkjet production capabilities on coated and uncoated papers, enhances inkjet output quality, and adds inline coated book capabilities.