Business

Caldera improves colour and correction options with RIP version 9
Caldera has launched the latest iteration of its RIP software, version 9, which it claims is the most "comprehensive, feature-heavy option" on the market.

New Year predictions - Celloglas's Richard Gillgrass
Richard Gillgrass, managing director, Celloglas

Paperlinx reveals PE takeover bid as losses continue
Paperlinx has said it has received a private equity takeover bid as it anticipates a pre-tax loss of AUD26m (17m) for the first six months of its 2011/12 fiscal year.
Former 3M boss Mitchell joins James Cropper as non-exec
UK paper mill James Cropper has appointed former 3M UK and Ireland managing director Douglas Mitchell as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2012.

Taylor Bloxham's Bruce Sharpless passes away
Bruce Sharpless, the former chairman of Taylor Bloxham who spent 70 years with the print business, has passed away aged 87.

Print Expert boosts litho offering with Komori investment
Print Expert has expanded its product offering after investing in a five-colour Komori Lithrone LS 529 press.

Kodak appoints new president as trio of directors quit
The board of Eastman Kodak was rocked last month by the departure of three directors in two weeks, while the company also appointed a new president.

Flora Tea Company launches redesigned packaging
Design and Print agency Abstract Group has redesigned the packaging for the Flora Tea Company using Antalis McNaughton's Trucard folding box board

Gemini Press updates finishing operation with Heidelberg investment
Commercial printing company Gemini Press has updated its folding operation with a dual Heidelberg install as part of an 800,000 finishing upgrade programme
AGI World and Shorewood Packaging complete merger
AGI World and Shorewood Packaging have completed their merger to create AGI Shorewood, a global consumer packaging giant.