Business

Archant recovers in second half but full-year profit drops
Publisher Archant has reported an increase in profit, despite seeing a dip in turnover in the second half of 2011.

First Edge expands with Atlanta-based Print1 Direct
Looking to build out a national network focused on data management as well as printing, Milwaukee, WI-based First Edge Solutions has acquired Print1 Direct, an Atlanta-based provider of POD, direct...

Seebridge Media formed out of Ideal Printers/PrintMailers merger
To boost scale in the competitive Houston commercial printing market, local companies Ideal Printers and PrintMailers announced this week they are merging to form Seebridge Media.

Polestar to keep Colchester site open
Around 300 jobs have been saved after Polestar withdrew plans to close its Colchester web offset plant.

Eclipse Colour appoints James Jose to business development role
Eclipse Colour has appointed James Jose as business development director to help develop the company's cross media output.

Duncan Print Group undertakes 2m spend with XL 105 install
Duncan Print Group has invested in a press "that is equipped for everything" after opting for a six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105.

Marstan Press continues digital expansion with Konica Minolta investment
Marstan Press has undertaken the latest stage of its digital print expansion programme after investing in a Konica Minola bizhub C8000 digital press.

Xerox launches new light-production digital printers
Xerox has unveiled a series of mono digital printers designed for educational establishments and commercial print businesses.

Print & digital media will coexist for many years to come
The recent release of ABC figures regarding net circulation of magazines between July and December 2011 painted a dark picture for the print industry. The bloodbath across men's lifestyle magazines,...
Fujifilm Dimatix introduces new single-pass printhead
Fujifilm Dimatix has introduced its latest inkjet printhead industrial single-pass applications, the SG-1024/M.