News

Komori chosen over Roland kit

Komori has beaten rival MAN Roland to secure an order for a B2 press from Nottingham-based Progressive Printers.

Cox's non-stop makeready kit

A US printer has become the world's first to use double-sized web presses that do not stop for makereadies and will operate continuously.

West Ferry overhaul imminent as site owners scope IfraExpo

West Ferry is to be revamped under plans being worked up by its joint owners Express Newspapers and the Telegraph Group.

Mitsubishi celebrates birthday with concert

Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses UK celebrated its 15-year anniversary with a classical concert on top of one of the presses at its revamped headquarters.

Moran joins the list of ex-Communisis staff

Communisis' ongoing management shake-up continued this week with the resignation of executive director Denise Moran.

In brief - news 4

Steffprint is to increase its capacity and turnover after ordering a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL105. Michael Watson, managing director of the Keighley-based firm, said: "Heidelberg says the Speedmaster...

Warning of industrial electricity shortages

Printers around Europe are facing an increasing threat of electricity shortages, including possible blackouts, according to a report.

Absolute fits first Presstek 52DI

Absolute Digital Print has installed the world's first Presstek 52DI digital imaging press and confirmed its faith in the DI process.

Ex-NJP sales chief joins Wyndeham

Former New Jarrold Printing sales and marketing director Ian Thorpe has joined Wyndeham as group business development director.

Ambitious Tangent is revealed as surprise bidder for St Ives

Digital innovator Tangent Communications could be in line to pull off a sensational takeover of St Ives, after it was revealed as the mystery bidder behind last month's approach.

Quebecor Lille plant to close

Long-run publication printing's shake-out continued this week with the announcement Quebecor World would close a French gravure plant.

Pre-reg up 30% for DPW 2006

Digital Print World organisers were expecting a bumper attendance at this week's event after reporting a 30% increase in visitor pre-registration compared to last year.

Webmart joins Onsite Insights

Webmart has become the latest firm to take part in a commercially-run, shared best practice programme.

DTI and BPIF delegates view ink-jet as future

Digital is growing and ink-jet will be the technology of choice within 10 years, according to last weeks DTI and BPIF Global Watch mission to the US.

Shetland Times upgrades press

The Shetland Times has splashed out 580,000 on a bank of new kit to update its pressroom.