AstroNova Launches High Performance Digital Label Presses and Direct-to-Package Printer Under AstroNova Brand; Validates Further Advancements in Product Identification Segment | ALOT Stock News

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  • AstroNova (ALOT, Financial) unveils three new digital printing products at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025.
  • Restructuring aims for $3 million annual cost savings starting Q3 fiscal 2026.
  • Sales force expanded to 40 personnel through cross-training, boosting order rates in the Product Identification segment.

AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT), a recognized leader in data visualization technologies, has launched its latest advancements in digital printing solutions at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin. The new offerings include two high-performance digital label presses, QL-425 and QL-435, along with the VP-800 direct-to-package printer. This move marks a significant leap in AstroNova’s capabilities to serve the light to medium production segment with enhanced speed, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.

The company has successfully integrated MTEX technology, expanding its sales force from a modest team to 40 cross-trained personnel and broadening its distributor network. This strategic expansion has led to improved order rates within the Product Identification segment, moving closer to the anticipated outcomes from the MTEX acquisition.

As part of a comprehensive restructuring initiative, AstroNova has streamlined its executive team, reducing direct reports to the CEO from ten to seven. This restructuring is expected to yield $3 million in annualized cost savings beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. The corporate strategy not only promises financial benefits but also aims to enhance communication, accountability, and decision-making efficiency within the company.

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