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Heidelberg hires new digital specialist to support press launches
Heidelberg UK has hired digital sales specialist Darren Godfrey to help with the impending launch of new high-volume digital cutsheet production printers, the Linoprint CV and Linoprint CP.
New old press at SBF provides hands-on history
A reproduction of an early wooden press, based on an illustration by Dürer, has been installed at the St Bride Foundation Print Workshop.
EFI acquires Polymeric thermoforming ink IP
EFI has acquired the "key intellectual property assets" for thermoforming inkjets inks from specialist UV and LED inks supplier Polymeric Imaging for an undisclosed sum.
Esko upgrades Kongsberg control software
Esko has launched an integrated front end for its Kongsberg cutting tables i-cut Production Console.
KBA reveals custom wide-web digital install and adds detail on RotaJet L-Series
KBA has installed what it believes to be the widest digital colour web press – a 1.6m-wide 4/0 machine – and revealed further details of its RotaJet L wide-web digital press family, which was launched...
Callprint strengthens Jupiter Commercial Team with new hires
Reprographics and large-format print specialist Callprint has recruited a new retail and commercial team from event branding specialists Icon, who will join its Jupiter Visual Communications team and...
BFS used Trelleborg blankets converted into luxury briefcases
Consumables manufacturer and supplier BFS Pressroom Solutions has seen its used Trelleborg printing blankets transformed into luxury briefcases by environmental lifestyle accessories producer Elvis &...
Barwell adds B1 foiling with Masterwork spend
Barwell Finishers has added B1-format foiling and die-cutting to its existing range of post-press services.
Killer app: Park and PaperShapers aid ‘origamic’ artwork
Who would have thought that paper and print would find their place amongst kinetic, electronic and new media art? Artist Elod Beregszaszi for one. He created a limited-edition installation/pop-up...
Overmatter: You’re fired!
Overmatter loves The Apprentice, and is especially delighted when a task for the various hapless/egotistical contestants involves print in some form – the measurement mix-up involving a printed flag...
HP adds more detail on corrugated co-development with KBA
HP has revealed more details about its plans for the packaging market including its collaboration with KBA to develop a high-volume inkjet web press.
Carly Press boosts digital capacity with Ricoh double
Carly Press has refreshed its digital printing set up with two new Ricoh colour presses.
Print 2 Media becomes first printer to accept Bitcoin payment
Wide-format specialist Print 2 Media has laid claim to being the first printer in the world to accept online payment by virtual currency Bitcoin.
Arjowiggins Graphic team helps restore Chineham woodland
Arjowiggins Graphic has helped to revitalise a local area of ancient woodland in Chineham, Hampshire as part of its focus to reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes.
Vibixa set to close in new year
Management at Weetabix carton printing subsidiary Vibixa have announced plans to close the business, with the potential loss of more than 100 jobs.