Business

S&G plans kit upgrade as downturn hits weaker competition

As Stephens and George (S&G) celebrates its centennial anniversary in the British printing industry, it plans to install a number of new and replacement machines.

Komori announces digital partnership with Konica Minolta

Komori has made its foray into the digital print production market after signing a global sales agreement with digital manufacturer Konica Minolta.

Neschen launches new textiles at Fespa Digital 2012

Neschen has showcased a new lightproof textile and a translucent textile at Fespa Digital (Stand M80), which have both been designed for use with UV curable inks.

Digital Brothers launch eco-friendly wide-format substrate

Digital Brothers is showcasing a new, recyclable alternative to PVC and paper for billboards and banners.

Azonprinter hails successful 2011

Azonprinter has said its presence at this year's Fespa Digital is the culmination of a successful 2011, which included the launch of its new TwinTex textile printer and a move into new markets such as...

Ricoh set to launch new wide-format printer

Ricoh is to preview a new four-colour wide-format printer aimed at the computer-aided design (CAD) market at Drupa 2012 (Hall 8a).

SME printers to miss out on latest government print tender

The government has tendered for its latest round of print, which SME printers are once again likely to miss out on.

Epson outlines ambitious expansion plans

Epson has signalled its intent to become a much bigger player in the wide-format and industrial printing markets, outlining ambitious growth plans for its micro piezo inkjet technology.

TPS expands plate portfolio with new distribution deals

Total Print Supplies (TPS) has expanded its pre-press portfolio after signing distribution agreements with plate manufacturers Xingraphics, Ipagsa and Presstek, and CTP manufacturer Glunz & Jensen.

Attendance figures quash concerns of the 'Drupa effect'

Few would have admitted it two weeks ago, but Fespa Digital 2012, given its proximity to this May's looming print spectacular, was at risk of falling foul of the dreaded 'Drupa effect'.