Print industry news roundup: EFI, Pindar, Lumejet, CS Labels, Packaging Innovations, Digital Ad Lab

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EFI showcases product roadmap at Connect

Inkjet products will have grown to become more than half of EFI's business when the group unveils its year-end results next week.

KBA refreshes service offering with tailored approach

KBA UK has reorganised its service, support and consumables sales operations as printers increase their focus on getting maximum productivity from their presses.

Industry reacts to MLG buyout

Scottish printer Montgomery Litho Group's (MLG) resurrection has polarised industry opinion.

Print Futures Awards gets 30,000 cash injection

The Printing Charity has injected 30,000 into 2013's Print Futures Awards, enabling the scheme to hand out 20 prizes to the industry's most promising individuals.

Digital Ad Lab facing funding 'challenge'

The Digital Ad Lab (DAL) is considering a partnership with US-based IDEAlliance or an annual membership fee as two possible solutions to its ongoing funding problems.

EFI highlights importance of client interaction at Connect

EFI chief executive Guy Gecht urged printers to "look outside" for the answers to their business challenges at this week's EFI Connect user conference in Las Vegas.

DPZ doubles turnover with 250,000 investment

Digital Print Zone has boosted its turnover by 100% since being taken over by director Ali Buckman, who bought in a raft of new equipment in 2012.

KPMG confirms no payout to Pindar trade creditors

KPMG has confirmed that it does not expect unsecured creditors of Pindar PLC to receive any payout from the sale of the group's assets.

Apple Litho moves to digital

Bristol-based Apple Litho has brought its digital work in-house with the acquisition of a Heidelberg Linoprint C901 digital press.

Komori confirms Ipex withdrawal

Komori has confirmed that it will no longer exhibit at Ipex 2014.