KBA and Xerox combine for B1 inkjet press

The B1 digital space has a new entrant – KBA and Xerox have partnered on a sheetfed inkjet press, the VariJet 106.

Cambrian Printers develops new business; signs Agfa deal

Burgeoning demand for glossy art brochures has prompted Cambrian Printers to sign a five-year contract with Agfa for Azura TU plates.

Burns confirms post-split Xerox role

Ursula Burns will become chairman of Xerox’s Document Technology business when Xerox splits in two later this year.

Walstead gains £33m backing for Leykam buy

Walstead has secured £33m of private equity backing for its acquisition of Leykam Let’s Print.

End of the line for Polestar Sheffield

Workers at Polestar’s Sheffield web offset site have been told the facility will cease operation with immediate effect. Sheffield’s gravure operation is also being wound down, and will stop printing...

Scottish Apprentice Awards revivied

Graphic Enterprise Scotland (GES) has revived the tradition of apprentice awards in Scotland after they disappeared along with the last printing college course, and declared them a success.

Digital Plus installs new Jeti Mira

Large-format printer Digital Plus has installed a new Agfa Jeti Mira UV flatbed printer, just 18 months after it became the first UK company to invest in an Anapurna M3200i roll-to-roll.

Creative Edge brings upgraded 3D design software to Drupa

Creative Edge Software has upgraded its iC3D packaging design software for Drupa with a range of 3D modelling functions that make it easier to visualise a label or product design.

De La Rue sells cash handling business

De La Rue has sold its loss-making Cash Processing Solutions business to private equity house Privet Capital.

Huhtamaki acquires Delta Print & Packaging in £80m deal

Finland-headquartered global packaging firm Huhtamaki has acquired Delta Print & Packaging for £80m.

McCullin in praise of UK print on new retrospective

Acclaimed war photographer Don McCullin has heaped praise on the printer of his brand new retrospective Irreconcilable Truths.

Roland DG biggest seller of wide-format solvent printers

Roland DG was the biggest 2015 global seller of wide-format solvent printers, 760-1,700mm, according to US-based data company Infotrends' latest wide-format tracking report.