Disciplines

EFI launches next generation hybrid at Fespa
EFI is using Fespa for the global launch of a new high-volume roll-to-roll/flatbed hybrid platform that it says is all about “faster, better, cheaper”.

Lampe shows off Squid transparent textile
Squid, a division of Belgian company Lampe Textiles (3.2-C30), is showing off its patented self-adhesive transparent textile of the same name, suitable for the decoration of windows and other glass...

Fespa 2018 takes off in Berlin
The ribbon has been cut on the opening day of Fespa 2018 as the show returns to Berlin for the first time in a decade.

InnerWorkings facing new legal action
InnerWorkings, the US-based print management and marketing giant that has a UK subsidiary, is facing legal action from investors once again over alleged financial misreporting.

Kama launches Job Manager
Kama has introduced a tool that can slash finishing makeready times from around two hours to about five minutes.

PCS reaps rewards of £1m spending strategy
Plastic Card Services (PCS) has doubled production capacity after a £1m strategic investment plan in new equipment and extended manufacturing space.

Nitecrest in major finishing spend
One of Europe’s largest capacity card manufacturers has invested over £300,000 in unique Sakurai technology to enhance special finishes.

UK firm first in world for Acuity Ultra
Surrey-based creative production firm Echo House, has become the first company in the world to purchase a superwide-format Acuity Ultra from Fujifilm.

Xerox: Fujifilm deal is canned, CEO resigns
Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason have emerged victorious in the war over control of Xerox – the proposed takeover deal with Fujifilm is now off and Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson will be replaced by John...

Warwick Printing Company in Ashgate investment
Warwick Printing Company has become one of the first printers to purchase Ashgate Automation’s KF640 bookletmaker and trimmer with a squarefold in-line unit.