Equipment manufacturers

Apex goes digital with Konica Minolta deal
Apex Digital Graphics has taken on the Konica Minolta range of digital print engines to complement its Ryobi offset presses.

RTI moves into hardware with Memjet-based WinJet Vortex launches
Reprographic Technology International (RTI) has launched a range of Memjet inkjet technology-based printers including wide-format, cut-sheet and envelope, and label printers next month.

Fujifilm launches corrugated onslaught with enhanced ink and Onset
Fujifilm plans to drive the digitisation of corrugated board print market by improving the productivity and cost effectiveness of digital print for higher volume work with new ink and hardware.

Antalis invites Recycled and Creative Papers entries for Review
Paper manufacturer Antalis has added two new categories to its annual prize giving The Review for 2013.

Pro-Design changes to FSC
International Paper's Pro-Design entire digital paper range is changing to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation.

Simpson Group in £250,000 software spend
Simpson Group has invested £250,000 in software, including pre-press workflow, a store-profiling system and its first small-format digital press.

Ferrostaal points to positives in Ryobi Mitsubishi joint venture
Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions North America has highlighted the potential upside of a combined Ryobi and Mitsubishi offset press business after the pair signed a letter of intent this week.

Ashgate launches digital book flattener
Ashgate Automation has developed the desktop Rolapress to rid books of the bulky spines achieved on traditional bookletmakers.

Me & my... KAS Mailwrap
With a need to bring mailing work in-house, design and print all-rounder Superior Creative sought out the ideal machine for its demands

Mitsubishi and Ryobi to form joint venture
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Packaging Machinery and Ryobi are planning a joint venture that could result in the marriage of their sheetfed offset press operations worldwide.