
Trying to measure the unmeasurable: substrate management
The world of paper management is a tricky one, but with a little more openness within the printing industry, these hurdles could be overcome

Update: Encore Machinery joins rescue team for insolvent MB
Mathias Bauerle (MB) has been saved from closure by a buyout team including its existing management team, UK distributor and an unnamed Swiss investor.

Tomorrow's designers look at print's prospects today: Power of Print preview
After 2011's success, our Power of Print cover competition is back - and more relevant than ever

EFI eyes further MIS market consolidation
EFI senior vice president and general manager of productivity software Marc Olin has said the company will continue to drive consolidation amongst MIS providers in the wake of its latest acquisition.

Cornwall's Forms Plus completes MBO
Print management company Forms Plus has completed a management buy-out, led by former director and new managing director Victoria Andrews.

Roland launches white and metallic inks
Roland has launched Eco-Sol Max2 white and metallic silver inks for its Soljet Pro4 XR-640 printers.

Stones Printers replaces periscope guillotine with CCM78 M5
Commercial business Stones Printers has cut its overtime bill by investing in a CCM78 M5 guillotine to replace its 25-year-old predecessor.

KBA to close Trennfeld site
KBA is to merge its Trennfeld plant into its main Wrzburg facility 16 miles away, a move it said would save several million euros a year but lead to "almost all" 220 staff being offered new roles.

BCC calls on chancellor to help small businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its GDP forecasts for 2013 and 2014 and called for effective measures, in tomorrow's Autumn Statement, to help small business.

Mimaki to boost support in EMEA region
Wide format manufacturer Mimaki aims to set up a dedicated EMEA support operation before next summer in response to huge demand in the wide format market.

Concern over skills funding ahead of Autumn Statement
Concerns have arisen over proposals, expected to be backed by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statment, that could see billions of pounds of ring-fenced skills funding devolved to a single pot.

Altaimage becomes first UK Mohr 66 customer
Altaimage has bought the UK's first 660mm wide Mohr guillotine to pre-cut SRA2 sheets.