Fujifilm reports strong fiscal 2025 results Earnings reports 

Fujifilm reports strong fiscal 2025 results

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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. reported strong fiscal year 2025 results, with the Imaging segment emerging as one of the company’s key growth drivers. Overall company revenue rose 5.0% year-over-year to JPY3.357 trillion, while operating income increased 6.1% to JPY350.2 billion. Net income attributable to Fujifilm climbed 6.0% to JPY276.7 billion. The company also announced plans to raise its annual dividend for... Read More
NFIB: Small business optimism remains below average but stable News 

NFIB: Small business optimism remains below average but stable

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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68. “Inflationary pressures continue to be a challenge for Main Street,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “While small business optimism is... Read More
GoPro reports first-quarter revenue down 26%, board exploring options for sale of company Earnings reports 

GoPro reports first-quarter revenue down 26%, board exploring options for sale of company

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GoPro Inc. announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. In a separate announcement, GoPro said its Board of Directors has authorized the company to engage in a process to review strategic alternatives, and to engage a financial advisor to assist with that process. “In Q1, revenue of $99 million was within guidance,” Brian Tratt, GoPro’s CFO.... Read More
Going big: Kodak brings back large-format film and bulk rolls New Products 

Going big: Kodak brings back large-format film and bulk rolls

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Eastman Kodak Co., which recently began direct selling to distributors, has added large-format sheet films and 100-ft bulk rolls to its catalog. The complete list is: KODAK EKTAPAN 100 & 400 in 4X5 and 100-ft rolls KODAK EKTACOLOR PRO 160 & 400 in 4X5 and 8X10 ‘KODAK EKTAPAN 100 & 400 in 4X5 KODAK TRI-X 320 in 4X5, 5X7 and 8X10 KODAK TRI-X 400 in 100-ft rolls The... Read More
Corel Corp. relaunches as independent company backed by Vector Capital Acquisitions 

Corel Corp. relaunches as independent company backed by Vector Capital

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Corel Corp. announced it has relaunched as an independent company following the completion of Vector Capital Management, L.P.’s acquisition of Corel’s portfolio of creativity and productivity software and related brands from KKR. Funds managed by KKR will continue to own Corel’s Parallels cross-platform and virtualization software softare business. After the deal is completed, expected in May, Corel CEO Christa Quarles... Read More
CEWE is selling its commercial online printing business to Cimpress to focus on photofinishing Acquisitions News 

CEWE is selling its commercial online printing business to Cimpress to focus on photofinishing

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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA announced a contractual agreement for the sale of its Commercial Online Printing business unit, including the SAXOPRINT production facility in Dresden and the sales units viaprinto and LASERLINE, to VistaPrint owner Cimpress. With this transaction, CEWE is strengthening its profile as a leading provider of premium photo finishing products and is consistently focusing capital and... Read More
Registration now open for PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas Events News 

Registration now open for PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas

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PRINTING United Alliance announced registration is officially open for PRINTING United Expo 2026, taking place Sept. 23–25, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recognized as the premier printing event in North America, PRINTING United Expo brings the entire industry together under one roof, spanning commercial, apparel, wide-format, labels and packaging, mailing, in-plant, industrial, and more. Registration... Read More
CEWE kicks off CEWE Photo Award 2027 Events 

CEWE kicks off CEWE Photo Award 2027

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The world’s largest photography competition, the CEWE Photo Awards 2027, is now accepting entries. Now through May 31, 2027, amateurs and professionals can submit their photos and share their unique perspective on the world. A total of 1,000 prizes, valued at over €250,000, will be awarded. World-renowned photographer Jimmy Nelson is serving on the international CEWE Photo Awards jury for... Read More
Kodak reports first-quarter revenue up 7 percent Earnings reports News 

Kodak reports first-quarter revenue up 7 percent

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Eastman Kodak Co., reported that first-quarter sales increased 7 percent to $265 million, compared with $247 million for Q1 2025. Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) revenues were $76 million, compared with $74 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $2 million or 3 percent. Print revenues were $180 million, compared with $165 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $15... Read More
Profoto reports first-quarter net sales down, hurt by currency effects Earnings reports News 

Profoto reports first-quarter net sales down, hurt by currency effects

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Profoto announced its interim report for Jan. 1– March 31, 2026, recording net sales totaling SEK 149m (164), down 9.5 percent. Organic growth totaled 1.0 percent, and the currency effect was -10.5 percent. Profit for the period was SEK 12 million, compared to SEK (3 million). According to the company, the first quarter was characterized by a continued challenging and... Read More
IPC awards recognize today’s professional photographers and future innovators Events News 

IPC awards recognize today’s professional photographers and future innovators

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The International Photographic Council (IPC) held its annual Professional Photographer Achievement Awards luncheon May 6, 2026, at the United Nations. The annual event recognizes the achievements of leading professional photographers and recognizes up-and-coming photographers. The IPC also awards scholarships to students at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), the School of Visual Arts, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), and NYC/Tisch. The... Read More
Nikon reports huge losses, but camera sales are solid. Earnings reports 

Nikon reports huge losses, but camera sales are solid.

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Nikon Inc. reported a difficult fiscal 2026, with an annual loss of 86 billion yen (approximately $550 million). Nikon’s revenue was ¥677.1 billion (US$4.3 billion), which was down year on year by ¥38.1 billion (US$242.5 million). In the Imaging Products Business, sales were led by NIKON’s first digital cinema camera, the ZR. However, the business segment recorded year-on-year decreases in... Read More
DPI Laboratory introduces VisionAI to bring intelligence to UV printing New Products News 

DPI Laboratory introduces VisionAI to bring intelligence to UV printing

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DPI Laboratory announced the release of Catalyst VisionAI, a camera-based recognition system designed to bring real-time intelligence and positioning control to UV printing workflows. Available now on the Catalyst Aventra and Catalyst Nexus platforms, VisionAI introduces a new approach to alignment, setup, and repeatability in modern UV production. For years, UV printing has relied on physical jigs to control placement... Read More
The US software company Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions Acquisitions Market research 

The US software company Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions

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Total Specific Solutions has acquired Keypoint Intelligence, a provider of data, market intelligence, and analytical software for the global digital imaging industry. With the acquisition of this insight-driven company, TSS further strengthens its market position in North America following the acquisition of GeoSoftware. Keypoint Intelligence is a data services, business intelligence, and document management solution provider serving the digital imaging... Read More