Kodak's US operations made a net loss of $78.7m (49.7m) on revenues of $162.5m in July taking its combined losses since the start of the year to $745m on sales of $1.1bn.

Agfa has struck a deal with equipment supplier Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) to offer discounts across its UV inkjet printer range.

Direct imaging press manufacturer Presstek has said that the proposed acquisition will provide a range of benefits as well as boosting the company's financial resources.

Dallas-based Gigantic Color has acquired and installed a EFI VUTEk GS5000r to meet growing demand for its larger format POP, banners and billboards business.

Next week's Cross Media show will see finishing equipment manufacturer Kern showcase its white paper solutions on the Konica Minolta stand.

Rotherhithe, London-based SPM Print has invested 850,000 in a new Speedmaster XL 75-5 plus coater to replace two older SM 74-5 presses.

Finishing equipment manufacturer and supplier Watkiss Automation has secured the UK distribution of the MOHR range of guillotines.

Held last week, the preview showcased scanning and printing equipment that will be on show during the 19-21October event.

Xeikon has cited the 'Drupa effect' for a 1.1m (874,000) year-on-year decline in net profit and a 1.9m fall in pre-tax profit during the six months to June 2012.

Stationery manufacturer Duraweld has dedicated an in-house team to its 'paper over board' range following a seven-fold increase in sales over the past year.