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Difficulties in finding funding mean that much of the secondhand kit coming to the market is going overseas, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

Traditionally reserved for high-volume runs, these presses are now able to compete with other processes on cost and speed, says Nosmot Gbadamosi

Tracking print with management workflow is an essential tool in today's tough market, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

As printers keep their presses for longer, work has increased for engineers, but they face stiff competition from manufacturers, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

Faster and higher-quality digital printers are attracting interest from companies looking to diversify, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

Rising raw material prices and the credit crunch are forcing manufacturers to pass on higher costs to their customers, discovers Nosmot Gbadamosi

While Ipex showcased the latest hard proofing technology, soft proofing continues to raise its game to compete, discovers Nosmot Gbadamosi

The digital market continues to respond to demands for faster speeds and higher quality with increasing success, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

The market for these office-bound grades is still suffering from budget cuts, but innovations are forcing buyers to take note, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

Despite the rise of niche applications, it's unlikely that Ipex will feature much new technology for narrow web presses, says Nosmot Gbadamosi

Printers are now realising the cost savings that can be made by implementing process controls, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

Crucial to any finishing company, the collator is the workhorse of the sector that has helped to protect sales, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

Cost pressures are still having an effect, so lower grammage options are in high demand from budget-concious buyers, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

Although budgets are tighter, Nosmot Gbadamosi finds that print buyers and publishers are still turning to coatings to add value to printed goods

Today's finishing kit is a far cry from the machines of a decade ago. In a short-run world, finishing is a key component, says Nosmot Gbadamosi