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.
Swedish-based supplier Marabu will be selling the large format print brand Vanguard in Sweden and Norway. Antalis will be selling Vanguard in Denmark and Finland.

Vanguard, which was acquired by Durst last year, has over the last years launched a broad portfolio of flatbed and roll-to-roll large format printers.
“All printers make use of ink which is hardened with LED which is a better alternative than UV.”
“LED offers lower energy use at lower temperatures which means that heat sensitive applications can be printed without any impact,” says Victor Bildsten, responsible for Vanguard at Marabu.
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.