EFI reports record Q1 sales

EFI has reported record Q1 sales in its results for the quarter ended 31 March 2018, but its profits have fallen slightly.

Swallowtail streamlines operation with Speedmaster and Muller haul

Swallowtail Print has signed deals for a five-colour Speedmaster XL 106 with coater from Heidelberg and a Primera saddle-stitcher from Muller Martini, to be installed over the next few months.

Rival Colour invests in D&K to bring lamination in-house

Rival Colour has added lamination to its roster of in-house services with the purchase of an SRA3 Neptune laminator with foiling unit from D&K.

EFL to vote on football programmes

A vote on the future of matchday programmes has resulted in a heated debate on whether they remain relevant in the digital age.

Cestrian acquired by Arian owner

Large-format printer Cestrian has been acquired by 3a-Group, owner of Austrian digital and screen printing specialist Arian, for an undisclosed sum.

Former Kolbus UK sales director joins Muller Martini

Muller Martini GB has appointed former Kolbus UK sales director Greg Bird as a sales manager.

Showcard Print takes on Inca Onset X3 with robotic arm

POS specialist Showcard Print has kicked off a £3m round of investments by taking on an Inca Digital Onset X3 with robotic arm system supplied by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm offers printers a step to processless with new low-chem plate

Fujifilm has launched a new low-chemistry plate that only requires a one-stage gum clean out, rather than traditional processing chemistry.

Bluetree Group aiming for European awards success

Design and print company Bluetree Group has appealed for public votes as it represents the UK in the European Business Awards 2018.

Judge puts block on Xerox-Fujifilm deal

Darwin Deason’s lawsuit has resulted in a US court order putting a temporary block on Xerox’s sale to Fujifilm.

Bakergoodchild takes on Tharstern as first MIS

Bakergoodchild has opted for a Tharstern MIS to streamline and unify its production workflow.

Fastsigns eyes up digital signage growth

Sign and display franchise Fastsigns has its sights set on further digital signage growth in 2018 after experiencing success in the area last year.