Europe
PGM Graphics teams with Rotocontrol for finishing kit distribution
UK distributor PGM Graphics has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with German finishing kit manufacturer Rotocontrol.
Heidelberg profits tumble in 'most difficult year in the company's history'
Heidelberg's pre-tax profit nosedived 546m euro (470m), according to its 2008/2009 year end results, with chief executive Bernhard Schreier warning that there is no sign of an end to the global...
Fespa and Xaar recognise Baio, Baxter and Telliers as digital revolutionaries
Fespa has announced the three revolutionaries, nominated via a viral campaign in the run-up to last month's Fespa Digital exhibition in Amsterdam last month.
KIP buys French firm E2S to fulfil European colour ambition
French wide-format distributor E2S has been purchased by Japanese wide-format manufacturer KIP to bolster its presence in France and Europe and drive the adoption of its large-format colour laser...
PlastGrommet extends range of environmentally friendly eyelets and applicators
Plastic specialist Plastic Tech Developments has extended its PlastGrommet range of eyelets and machines for banners, which it claims offers environmental advantages over metal eyelets.
Seal adds roll-to-roll option and low-odour coating to liquid lamination range
Wide-format finishing specialist Seal Graphics has launched two liquid laminators with roll-to-roll capabilities and a range of low-odour UV coatings.
Mir Reclamy claims Europe's biggest banner for BMW job
Russian advertising agency Mir Reclamy has produced a 6000sqm grand format panel for BMW.
Goss installs first Sunday 5000 - world's biggest press
Press manufacturer Goss has installed the first of three Sunday 5000 presses - the biggest press in the world.
Carlsberg hands European marketing contract to Charterhouse
Charterhouse has won a pan-European contract with brewery group Carlsberg in a deal that the Hatfield-based print manager said confirmed its position in Europe.
German direct mail firm first to beta test Kodak Stream printheads
German direct marketing group Meiller Direct has become the first European customer to beta test Kodak's Stream printhead.
Heidelberg 'to receive funding from German government'
According to German and financial media outlets, press giant Heidelberg is to receive financial support from a fund launched by the German government to help companies affected by the recession.
Reflections invited to become member of global IPFG group
Speciality finisher Reflections has accepted a prestigious invitation to become part of one of Europe's most powerful finishing organisations.