Aksell expands its reach in an evolving market
We sat down with CEO Bjarte Hordnes of Norwegian Aksell to gain a clear picture of their 2025 financial performance, as well as an outlook on how 2026 is shaping up so far.
This article is presented by NOPA – Nordic Offset Printing Association. In August a 32 page Man Lithoman heatset web offset press will go into full production at Printagon Graphics in Helsinborg, Sweden.

This article is presented by NOPA – Nordic Offset Printing Association.
In August a 32 page Man Lithoman heatset web offset press will go into full production at Printagon Graphics in Helsinborg, Sweden. The investment of 35 million SEK in the press has more than doubled the capacity of the Helsingborg plant. Furthermore it has strengthened the competitiveness significantly for various products, says the company in a message to Grafkom.info.
Following the new investment, Printagon, together with its majority owner Ålgård Offset outside Stavanger in southern Norway, will become the largest producer of printed material in Norway and Sweden with totally 5 rotary presses and 6 saddle stitchers plus adhesive binder.
We sat down with CEO Bjarte Hordnes of Norwegian Aksell to gain a clear picture of their 2025 financial performance, as well as an outlook on how 2026 is shaping up so far.
ITL Group Acquires Rudholm Group and Subsidiary Bamatex, writes Branschkoll. ITL Group is acquiring Rudholm Group, a specialist in packaging, labeling, and textile accessories.
Eirik Bergh has been appointed as the new CEO of Ålgård Offset Group, taking up his position on August 3, 2026, according to a press release from the company.