Equipment manufacturers

UPM sells Stracel to shrink unprofitable paper business

UPM has agreed the sale of its Stracel mill as the group announced it had made a EUR 1.6bn (1.4bn) operating loss in Q4 2012.

Statex turns to Heidelberg for litho and digital upgrade

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

Display Signs expands into wallpaper market

An Uxbridge company is moving into the wallpaper market after its new HP Scitex FB700 printer increased the versatility of its output.

HP Indigo targets last silver halide photo apps with new Indigo and alliances

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 launches digital versus offset cost comparison tool

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 gets third quarter earnings boost

Heidelberg has closed in on its year-end target of a "clearly positive" EBIT after recording its strongest third-quarter operating result since 2007/08.

Wood trade law set to shut down illegal logging

The government today passed a law that will obligate businesses dealing with timber products to keep diligent records of the supply chain in a bid to tackle illegal logging.

Star product: Tharstern Estimate PRO

Tool that claims to "take the science out" of print estimating

Chesapeake Limerick gets Europe's first Komori GLX 740RP

Chesapeake will install Europe's first Komori GLX 740RP at its Limerick plant next week as part of a multi-million euro upgrade.

Heidelberg makes VLF and packaging appointments

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