Equipment manufacturers

Howard Hunt installs fourth CMC9000
The Dartford-based print firm has installed a further envelope inserting line in response to an uplift in direct mail and door drop work.

Inprinta launches Microdisc fliter for high-speed printing
UK-based Inprinta has unveiled Microdisc, a new range of inkjet disc filters optimised for the wide-format market.

Second CMC for Affinion
Affinion International Print Services has invested in its second inserter from CMC Machinery in 18 months to bring the direct mail firm's finishing capabilities in line with print output.

Signmaster named EFI wide format distributor
Signmaster Systems has been appointed as a reseller for EFI's wide format UV inkjet printers.

Hillhouse announced as Morgana sales and marketing director
Morgana's Ray Hillhouse has been promoted to the position of sales and marketing director, for UK and international regions.

KBA UK marks end of restructure with James Thomas appointment
KBA UK has completed the reorganisation of its sheetfed presses sales team with the appointment of new sales manager James Thomas.

Tech-ni-fold blocks third patent infringement
UK-based auxiliary finishing equipment manufacturer Tech-ni-fold has prevented a third US company from selling copies of its products.

Kodak names emergence board
Antonio Perez will continue as Kodak's chief executive, at least for a period, when the company emerges from Chapter 11.

Ricoh gears up for wide-format launches
Ricoh is bolstering its production print team as it prepares to go-to-market with new wide-format products.

KBA buys German press manufacturer
KBA has taken another step on its diversification path with the acquisition of an 85% stake in German direct-to-container decoration press manufacturer Kammann Maschinenbau.