Equipment manufacturers

Investors buy into Hollanders for textile printing push
A stake in Dutch digital textile printer manufacturer Hollanders Printing Systems (HPS) has been bought by two private investors as part of a growth strategy.

EFI looks to acquisitions and OEM launches in 2013
EFI is anticipating an uptick in its cyclical Fiery business driven by new product launches, including a new Xerox device that was "secretly" shown at last months' EFI Connect user conference.

Arjowiggins preserves paper memory bank
Arjowiggins is creating memories for the future with its Blank Sheet Time Capsule scheme for paper-based nostalgia.

Xerox in twin colour press launch
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.

New mono printer launches add to Bizhub range
Konica Minolta has launched two new additions to its Bizhub range for commercial print-on-demand applications.

The Finishing Alliance pleased with first show
The Finishing Alliance has been hailed as a success by the involved companies after snow and rain failed to deter visitors.

Swedish group buys Morgana
Morgana Systems has been bought by Swedish firm Plockmatic International.

MCR Print eyes potato flag
MCR Print teamed up with members of the biotechnology industry to create a biodegradable Union Jack flag, printed onto a substrate made predominantly from potato.

Wifag ceases direct Virtu sales in EU
Wifag-Polytype Group (WPG) has restructured and refocused its wide-format printer division, ceasing direct sales in Europe and focused its R&D efforts on packaging and industrial applications rather...

Ricoh Pro C901 + enhances processing power and paper handling
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.