Equipment manufacturers

Kodak has rolled out the latest addition to its process-free plate portfolio, as it looks to target an even wider group of printers with its Sonora technology.

Fyne Packaging has made kit supplier Diecut UK an official agent in a deal that gives the latter exclusive rights to sell its box-making equipment all over the world.

Packaging machinery distributor KernPack has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with Italian-headquartered robotics and laser guided vehicle specialist Skilled Group.

Kodak reported “a meaningful improvement in earnings” for 2016 as it pushed net earnings into the black with a $91m improvement to $16m (£13.1m).

EFI has revealed that its plans for Fespa in May include the European debut of its new textile printers.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Koenig & Bauer, which was the first manufacturer in the world to make a motorised cylinder printing press and is the oldest press maker still in existence.

Tech-ni-fold sister company CreaseStream has chosen PrintWeekLive! to launch its entry-level desktop Card Creaser and showcase the new Tri-Creaser Advance technology in its CreaseStream Mini range.

Canon has confirmed the hardware it plans to show on its stand at next month’s PrintWeekLive! event and will use its presence to illustrate new opportunities for printers.

Press ancillary kit manufacturer Technotrans has signed up for a stand at the inaugural PrintWeekLive! event in March.

Watkiss Automation has confirmed that it will exhibit at next month’s PrintWeekLive!.