Disciplines

SPD Design & Print transfers assets and staff prior to liquidation
Wide-format specialist SPD Design & Print is set to enter liquidation following the transfer of its assets and employees to a new company, SPD Print & Design.

Agfa confirms plate price rise
Agfa has announced immediate plate price rises of up to 10% due to rocketing aluminium costs.

Claremon acquires assets from liquidating neighbour, eyes expansion
Claremon has taken on the assets of its Bradford neighbour Wheelden Print as the latter went into voluntary liquidation due to a shortage of funds.

Xaar appoints new CCO
Xaar has appointed a former Danaher executive as its new chief customer officer.

Infigo expands US presence with new deal
UK-based Infigo Software has signed a major workflow software deal with a super-niche client that prints numbers for athletes.

UK trio win gold at Fespa Awards 2018
UK printers and signmakers scored a hat-trick at the Fespa Awards 2018 last week, scooping three gold awards thanks to their commitment and attention to detail in their work.

Record results for HH Global
HH Global has posted record financial results once more, with its full-year profits up by 11.7% and revenues up by 12.2%.

Paragon snaps up Kingswood iOptus
Kingswood iOptus has been acquired out of administration by Paragon Group after the 23-year-old business hit cashflow problems.

EFI launches Fiery DFE for Xerox Iridesse
EFI has launched a new Fiery digital front end (DFE), the Xerox EX-P 6 Print Server, for Xerox's new Iridesse production press.

Kodak to develop network to support literacy
Kodak is expanding a global literacy programme by using sustainable technology to provide books and school supplies to communities in need around the world.