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Doveton Press has become the first UK printer to install two Heidelberg LinoPrint C901 digital presses, having installed a second unit a year after installing the first.

Pasadena, TX-based The Label Smith has become one of the latest label operations to embrace digital technology, following the installation of a Xeikon 3500 digital color press.

Newcastle-based commercial printer Statex has boosted its print capability with a double installation including both litho and digital kit.

HP launched a web-fed Indigo aimed at replacing silver halide photo printing and unveiled partnerships covering workflow and finishing to support the new machine at a Photo Summit held in Barcelona...

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.