Cutsheet

Ricoh has launched a digital vs offset cost calculator as part of its Business Driver Programme to help its customers choose the most appropriate print technology for different jobs.

Heidelberg has established a Very large Format and Postpress Packaging division, appointing company veteran Stefan Hasenzahl to head it up.

Bristol family-run litho printers Taylor Brothers is making its first move into digital after choosing a Heidelberg Linoprint C901.

Xerox has announced two new digital print engines aimed at in-plants, high street and commercial printers producing jobs ranging from photobooks and brochures to DM and catalogues.

Ricoh has upgraded its Pro C901 90ppm digital colour press, with a higher duty cycle, support for thicker papers, new EFI Fiery controllers and higher capacity toner bottles.

Apex Digital Graphics has taken on the Konica Minolta range of digital print engines to complement its Ryobi offset presses.

Mirri Pak metallic board has been granted HP Indigo certification, opening up a range of added-value applications for users of the digital press range.

GDL has launched PrintCaf, a print franchise aimed at students and young professionals, which it claims offers "a modern high-performance friendly and helpful print environment".

ESP Colour has trebled in size following an investment in digital and wide-format printing and creative design and web services late last year.

Next year's Ipex exhibition has suffered the withdrawal of a second major digital press manufacturer.