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Printmonster invests in new Foliant laminator

Printmonster has invested in a Foliant Gemini 400A Laminator to expand its finishing capabilities.

Stones invests in Heidelberg press and finishing kit

Stones the Printers has invested in a Heidelberg SM102 12-colour press with Cutstar along with an Autobond Laminator as part of an ongoing investment programme.

KBA reveals details of RotaJet 76 at Drupa preview

KBA revealed further details about its RotaJET 76 inkjet web this week, as it held a pre-Drupa customer event in Radebeul attended by 1,000 customers.

HP merges print and PC divisions as Vyomesh Joshi departs

HP has moved to reassure printers of its ongoing commitment to the commercial print sector following yesterday's announcement of the merger of its commercial print and PC divisions.

Bank of England report reveals 'aversion' to SME lending

Some banks are refusing to lend to SMEs while others are charging increased fees for refinancing existing loans, according to the Bank of England.

Print inventor protests against government's lack of protection for small innovators

A print inventor in Wales has said that the UK would not be in its current financial position if the government made more of an effort to protect the intellectual property rights of small inventors.

Kern recruits second apprentice

Finishing equipment manufacturer Kern has lauded its "young and motivated workforce" after a second apprentice graduated to become a full-time employee of the company.

Helios offers free online soft proof guide

Helios Software has published a step-by-step online guide to producing soft proofs that are visually identical with hard copy proofs viewed in a light box.

Kodak: more details emerge behind fall into Chapter 11

A dramatic collapse in licensing revenues at Kodak's Consumer Digital Imaging division and a doubling of losses at its Graphic Communications Group wing helped propel the firm into Chapter 11...

Unite urges MMP investors to raise dispute

Unite general secretary Len McCluskey has written to investors in Austrian-owned packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP), urging them to raise the current dispute with its Bootle-based...

Atlas Converting Equipment to demonstrate slitter rewinder at Drupa

Atlas Converting Equipment is to showcase its Titan SR9-DT Dual Turret rewinder at Drupa 2012 (Hall 12, Stand D67).

KBA targets Manroland users with new servicing wing

KBA is setting up a new service business with the aim of wooing disaffected Manroland customers.

Mondi launches campaign to highlight digitally optimised paper

Paper manufacturer Mondi has launched a campaign to highlight its range of sustainably produced, digitally optimised paper.

Focal Point secures ISO 9001

Photographic printer and equipment reseller Focal Point Imaging has secured ISO 9001 customer service quality management standard.

CWE relocates to spur growth

HP reseller CWE Solutions has relocated its southern base to a larger facility outside of central London.