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Heidelberg targets new Polar at cost-conscious customers
Heidelberg UK is launching a new version of its Polar 115 series cutter targeted at smaller print companies on tight budgets.
New digital boss at Rhapsody says print is here to stay
Pre-media business Rhapsody has appointed digital marketing and media consultant John Rahim into a newly created role of head of digital.
Xeikon to test Trillium technology
Xeikon is poised to select a suitable European beta site for a new high-speed digital press using its Trillium liquid toner technology.
Paperlinx opens Shanghai office and mulls China imports
Paperlinx has opened an office in Shanghai, China to serve as its Asia sales office and also offer a route to expand its European portfolio of products manufactured in Asia.
Novograf invests in Kongsberg XP44 cutting table
Branding specialist Novograf has purchased a Kongsberg XP44 cutting table after seeing it at Fespa.
Late payment inquiry presents recommendations
A cross-party parliamentary inquiry into the impact of late payments on SMEs has published 11 recommendations to government on tackling the issue.
Agfa Graphics set to close European plate factory
Agfa Graphics plans to close down its printing plate factory in Manerbio, northern Italy with the loss of all 123 jobs.
Medica Packaging invests in Horizon digital folder
Benson Group's specialist healthcare packaging division, Medica Packaging, has invested in a Horizon AF-406T6A small-format digital folder for its facility in Crewe.
Growth at Vpress triggers recruitment drive
Web-to-print developer Vpress has taken on two new staff members and may recruit four more to meet a 40% growth in business.
Edale and AB Graphics launch converting line for Indigo 20000
Specialist web manufacturer Edale and post-press kit supplier AB Graphics have unveiled a jointly developed converting system for the HP Indigo 20000 digital press, the Digicon 3000.
Blue Mushroom uses Xerox to drive growth
Blue Mushroom has spent more than 200,000 on its production facilities to boost competitiveness and drive growth.
STI orders Fuji Inca Onset S40i with new corrugated inks at Fespa
Specialist packaging and POS printer STI Line has scored a UK first with the order of a Fujifilm Inca Onset S40i supplied with Uvijet OC inks. The deal was finalised at Fespa.
Total Displays helps make EFI's Fespa a record-breaker
Total Displays has upgraded its print arsenal and MIS with a double EFI deal at Fespa, part of a 1.5m spend in 2013 that also includes a move to a new site.
Komfi targets upgraded laminators at in-house teams
The growing trend for printers to handle their own laminating has prompted manufacturer Komfi to revamp four of its models.
Gemini Press secures ISO 12647-2 certification after Heidelberg programme
Gemini Press, part of South Coast-based Gemini Group has attained ISO 12647-2, the colour management standard for offset litho, after completing Heidelberg's ISO 12647-2 certification programme.