
Swindon publication boosts content with interactive technology
The Swindon Link has incorporated a new service in its April edition from print to digital app developer Linkz that allows people to engage with printed editorial or advertising content on their...

Applications inivited for new innovation hub in Scotland
The applications process to become part of a pioneering innovation centre in Dundee that will support start-ups in the digital, technology and creative media sectors has opened.

UMG to highlight 'making print better' at North Print & Pack
Print finishing distributer Uchida Machine Group has signed up to exhibit at this year's North Print & Pack.

Semper survey shows dramatic Q1 plunge in print profits
US printers had a sharp drop in first quarter profits despite a modest rise in sales revenues, the Semper International survey for Q1 2013 has found.

CDS retains Sutton council contract through government framework
Communications firm Corporate Document Services (CDS) has won the reprographics, digital print and print management contract for the London Borough of Sutton for the third time.

EFI posts Q1 profits, revenue rise
Foster City, CA-based EFI cited strong US sales as well as continued demand for its Fiery controllers as it reported Q1 income of $8.2m (Q1 2012: $6.2m) on a 7% revenue rise to $171.4m.

Colourgen to show new Mutoh range at Sign & Digital
Colourgen will unveil an expanded portfolio of Mutoh wide format print and cutting solutions at Sign and Digital UK 2013.

Xerox boosts Q1 profits despite sales downturn
Xerox cited weakness in its Document Technology business, which includes the iGen commercial press line, as it reported Q1 sales declined by 2.7% over the same period in 2012 to $5.4bn.
Print industry news roundup: FLS, Agfa, Manroland AG, BASF, Welsh Assembly
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Chancellor expected to extend FLS; Restructure at Agfa UK; Former Manroland AG Plauen...

Busch exceeds 2012 sales with bulging order book for Q1
Busch Graphic Machinery UK is celebrating a bumper first quarter, selling more machines at the start of 2013 than the two previous years combined.

Benson Gateshead moves coated plate processing in-house
Benson Gateshead has invested in coating plate production equipment in a move away from outsourcing to reduce processing time and expand the variety of coating designs on offer.

Investment strategy on target at Frip
Leicestershire-based Frip Finishing installed a second Bobst BMA 126 foiler into its Hinkley site recently, as part of a long term investment strategy.