Equipment manufacturers

Chromolux 350gsm range launched
Metsa Board has launched six of its most popular Chromolux colours in 350gsm.

FFEI expands distribution deal with Color Confidence
Color Confidence has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for FFEI's RealVue 3D Packager, a three-dimensional visualisation tool for print and packaging designs.

Manroland Sheetfed 'standing on its own feet'
Manroland Sheetfed has generated a positive cash flow in the first five months since its sale to Langley Holdings, according to the interim accounts statement from its new owner.

The Color Co invests in Heidelberg Speedmaster SX74
The Color Co has kick-started a 2m investment programme after installing one of the UK's first B2 Heidelberg Speedmaster SX74 presses.

Surge in digital press launches expected in 2013
The next big boom in digital print engine launches is expected to come in the first half of 2013, according to the Fiery digital front end (DFE) developer EFI.

Paperlinx commercial print director steps down
Malcolm Lane-Ley is to leave Paperlinx today (31 July) after 27 years in the paper industry.

Finishing equipment manufacturer MB insolvent
Mathias Bauerle (MB), the German automated folding and inserting systems manufacturer, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

EFI posts strong Q2 and announces $180m HQ sale
Electronics For Imaging (EFI) more than doubled its second quarter pre-tax profit following strong double digit growth in both its Industrial Inkjet and Productivity Software business units.

Me & my: HP Scitex LX850
While some print firms have not received work from the Olympic Games, Press On Digital had to invest in new kit to meet the event's demand

Star product: Luscher XDrum! UV
An easy-to-use UV CTP intended for high-volume users