Business

Global Graphics partners with Technesis on ink management tool

Global Graphics' "digital" RIP, the Harlequin Host Renderer 3 (HHR3) has been chosen by Technesis to power a new software tool that will allow manufacturers to remotely manage ink and toner usage.

Delphax to distribute Colordyne CDT-1600 label press in UK

Delphax has partnered with US manufacturer Colordyne to distribute the latter's CDT-1600 PC label press, a digital machine pitched at label converters moving into roll-to-roll production.

West Port Print & Design invests in Polar 66 guillotine

West Port Print & Design has expanded its finishing capabilities after investing in a Polar 66 guillotine.

Canon launches ImagePrograf iPF760 and iPF765 models

Canon has unveiled two new additions to its ImagePrograf series of wide format printers for technical and architectural applications, the iPF760 and iPF765.

BGP buys ex-Jarrold cover press

BGP has responded to an uptake in contract cover work by investing in a Komori System 38 SII press for its Bicester facility.

Arjowiggins balances UK waste and paper production

Arjowiggins Graphics has committed to sourcing the equivalent amount of UK waste paper that it takes to produce recycled paper for the UK market.

RR Donnelley Q2 profits up despite slowdown in print sales

Chicago-based R.R. Donnelley & Sons posted a second quarter profit of $88.8m, up from $12.2m for the same period in 2011, despite a 3.6% decline in revenues to $2.5bn.

Paperlinx management shuffle sees French exit as Price joins board

Paperlinx director for UK and Ireland Paul French has decided to leave the company at the end of September.

Semper Q2 commercial print survey shows ebbing optimism

A drop in orders in late June and early July cast a dampener on the outlook for US commercial printers, with nearly half reporting a negative view of Q3, according to the latest Semper International...

Transcontinental sells two book printing plants to Marquis

Montreal-based Transcontinental has announced the sale of two of its book printing facilities - Louiseville-based Transcontinental Gagn and the Transcontinental Mtrolitho in Sherbrooke - to Marquis...