News

Polestar secures Titan contract extension
Titan Publishing Group has extended its print contract with Polestar for a further two years in a deal worth more than 1m.

New MD for Arctic Paper UK
Rob Slowe has been appointed to the position of managing director of Arctic Paper UK.

Kodak launches latest version of Prinergy workflow
Kodak has launched the latest version of its print production workflow software Prinergy Workflow 6.

All Print Supplies appoints Peter Miles to digital textile division
Slough-based All Print Supplies (APS) has appointed Peter Miles as head of its newly created digital textile division.

Nilpeter to unveil FB-3 flexo press in Europe
Nilpeter will launch what it claims is one of the fastest label presses on the market, at Labelexpo in Brussels on 24 to 27 September.

Xaar profits soar
UK inkjet printing specialist Xaar's pre-tax profits trebled in H1 2013 to 22.3m compared with the same period last year, for which it posted profits of 6.7m.

EFI ups quality and integration with new Fiery servers
EFI has announced two new EFI Fiery print servers for Xerox 560 and 570 digital colour printers, to help users improve quality and integration.

NB Colour Print invests over half a million in Speedmaster SM
Commercial printers NB Colour Print has invested over half a million in a Heidelberg five-colour Speedmaster SM 74 B2 press with perfector and coater, to replace three aging Komori presses.

DSN Group snaps up Design Board International
Belgian pre-press and brand management company DSN Group has bought multinational packaging design consultant Design Board International for an undisclosed sum.

Epson UK appoints Phil McMullin to Pro Graphics division
Phil McMullin has joined Epson's Pro Graphics business unit as UK sales manager for the large format printer division.

Mimaki upgrades to Windows 8
Mimaki RIP software programmes now offer full Windows 8 operating system support across the company's range of wide-format inkjet printers.

EFI finance boss steps down
EFI chief financial officer Vincent Pilette has resigned "to pursue another opportunity".

BAPC beefs up legal advice on HR issues
The British Association for Print and Communication (BAPC) is launching a new legal service for its members to meet increasing demand for advice on employment law.

Pyramid Display acquires Sydney Beaumont
Sign and display specialist Pyramid Display Materials Group has bought self-adhesive vinyl distributor Sydney Beaumont to expand into new markets.

Xeikon profits up
Digital press manufacturer Xeikon has cited an improved product mix and strict cost management measures for strong profit growth in the six months to 30 June 2013.