01732 759725 12 Strategic partnership Flint Group Digital Xeikon (FGDX) has announced a new strategic partnership with Xerox. As part of the collaboration, Xerox will offer digital presses under the Xerox brand based on Xeikon’s proven digital printing technology, enabling printers to access high quality, high-productivity digital print solutions through Xerox’s established sales and service channels. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to helping printers respond to growing demand for shorter runs, faster turnaround times, versioning and high-value applications in an increasingly dynamic market. By combining Xerox’s commercial reach and customer relationships with Xeikon’s digital press technology, the two companies are positioned to accelerate adoption of digital print production across a broader segment of the market. “We are pleased to see Xerox bring our solutions to market through its channels,” said Walter Benz, President Flint Group Digital Xeikon. “The printing industry continues to evolve rapidly, and the market is looking for reliable digital technologies that help them improve responsiveness, productivity, and application flexibility. This partnership will make Xeikon’s proven technology accessible to more printers enabling them to grow their businesses and respond more effectively to changing market demands.” www.flintgrp.com BULLETIN 25 years of partner excellence One of Konica Minolta’s longest serving team members, Account Manager Pamela Barnard, has marked 25 years with the business. Barnard joined Minolta in July 2001 as a Product Trainer, supporting dealers across the UK with sales training, product demonstrations and exhibitions. Her early years coincided with the merger of Konica and Minolta in 2004, she adapted quickly, moving into an Area Account Manager role and taking responsibility for her own portfolio of resellers. Over her 25 years, Barnard has seen the Konica Minolta partner programme evolve significantly – from traditional dealer support to a modern, consultative model centred on the company’s comprehensive Client Engagement Centre (CEC) and enhanced training. She has supported partners through their acquisitions, restructures and major market shifts – many of whom she still works with today. Reflecting on her milestone, she said: “I still genuinely love being part of the Konica Minolta team and I am fortunate to have always found a place here. But we must all continue to adapt – nothing stays the same.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk Domino reports progress on net zero journey Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has published its FY 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting measurable progress across environmental performance, responsible business practices, people development and customer support. These achievements support Domino’s aim to achieve carbon neutrality across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. Key highlights from the FY 2025 report include: increased solar energy generation to 70% as more Domino facilities switched to 100% renewable electricity; reached a 95.3% internal recycling rate; and increased packaging sustainability, with 96% of customer packaging now recyclable and incorporating up to 75% recycled materials. Jessica Büttner, Group CSR Director at Domino said: “Sustainability is increasingly becoming a business requirement for manufacturers around the world. Our FY 2025 results demonstrate that meaningful environmental and social progress and strong business performance can go hand in hand. “We’re committed to making measurable progress year after year – through reducing emissions, improving circularity, strengthening responsible sourcing, and supporting customers in achieving their own sustainability goals. As a business, we remain focused on delivering sustainable solutions that support our customers, while respecting the environment and communities in which we operate, and creating a workplace where people can develop and contribute to our longterm success.” www.domino-printing.com Pam Barnard Xerox awarded NHS contract Xerox has been awarded Lot 1 of NHS England’s national patient communications contract, delivered through NHS Notify, the NHS’s national platform for secure, multi-channel patient communications. The award builds on Xerox’s appointment to the NHS Notify Framework (RM6389) in 2025 and advances its role in supporting the NHS’s transition towards digital, patient-centric communications. The award comes as the NHS accelerates its digital-first communications strategy, with NHS providers expected to transition direct-to-patient communications to NHS Notify by 2029. Through the contract, Xerox will support communications on behalf of NHS England and health authorities, including vaccination invitations, cancer screening programmes, appointment booking, secondary care and clinical trial invitations. As the largest of three delivery lots, Lot 1 covers 50% of programme volumes, is worth up to £200 million and is expected to support the delivery of approximately 75 million patient letters over the next two years. Ian Martin, General Manager, UK & Ireland Public Sector, Xerox UK said: “This award reflects Xerox’s proven capability in managing secure, large-scale communications for critical public services and our commitment to supporting the NHS’s digital transformation. We’re proud to help NHS organisations deliver communications that are timely, accessible and designed around patients’ needs, helping people receive the right information through the right channel at the right time.” www.xerox.co.uk Ian Martin
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