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Ryobi secures first customer for Kodak hybrid litho press

A Japanese commercial printer has become the first customer for Ryobi's hybrid 750 Series B2 offset press, which is factory fitted with Kodak Prosper S5 imprinting heads.

McGowans cites digital growth for ongoing expansion

McGowans Print has invested in a Scodix digital embossing press and opened a London-based sales office as part of its continuing growth strategy.

Orchard Press follows up £2m Heidelberg spend with folder investment

Orchard Press has continued its pressroom expansion programme by investing in a Stahlfolder KH 78 combination folder.

Axaio launches MadeToPrint Illustrator CS3-CS5 for Enfocus Switch

Axaio, the PDF creation software developer, has detailed a range of features made available with the launch of its MadeToPrint Illustrator CS3-CS5 plug-in for Enfocus Switch.

Lscher secures promising new prospects during Drupa

CtP manufacturer Lscher has said it generated a wealth of "promising new prospects" during last month's Drupa show in Dsseldorf.

Print sector reports mixed picture as UK manufacturing records sharp fall in April

Manufacturing output suffered an unexpectedly steep fall in April according to official figures published by the Office of National Statistics.

UK paper converter develops eco-friendly in-store signage

Blackburn-based BCP Fluted Packaging claims its new biodegradable POP display board will revolutionise the in-store signage sector.

News International's 'market share should be capped', Labour leader says

Rupert Murdoch could be forced to sell at least one of his UK newspapers under a Labour government to reduce his company's influence, Ed Miliband suggested yesterday.

June looks set to be the month of the hard sells

It's hard to imagine a combination of words that is likely to cause hearts in the web offset community to sink as fast as 'web-offset' and 'supersite' - except, perhaps for 'paper', 'price' and...

Hollywood Monster enlists Olympic swimmer for latest banner project

Hollywood Monster has enlisted Team GB synchronised swimmer Katie Skelton to kick off production on a 350x14m banner.