Events

Bobst expands training team to meet demand
An increasing demand for training on Bobst equipment from UK customers has led the packaging equipment and services firm to expand its training team.

Ipex refocus criticised as litho exhibitor threatens to pull out
Informa Exhibitions decision to 'refocus' Ipex 2014 as a digital and cross media event has led to one of the largest remaining litho exhibitors to threaten to pull out of the show.

Former Clifford Frost chairman John Quinney dies at 82
John Quinney, a dedicated industry member who was committed to advancing UK print technology particularly during the transition of letterpress to modern litho, has passed away, aged 82.

Talking Print to show audio and video DM at TFM&A
Audio and video embedded print specialists Talking Print will be showcasing its range of marketing solutions at this week's Technology for Marketing and Advertising 2013 event (TFM&A).

Xerox bridges gap from cut-sheet to continuous with Color 8250
Xerox previewed a cut-sheet colour press at Hunkeler Innovationdays last week, in addition to a new member of the CiPress range.

Proskills partnership offers new training courses to sector
A safety management training program is one of several skills and training courses that is being specifically adapted for printing business, and will be available to employees in the sector next...
Stationers' Company to discuss future of newsprint at annual event
'Why newspapers still matter' will be the focus for The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers' annual lecture this March.

Lucerne messe was abuzz with 'meaningful' innovations: a rundown of Hunkeler Innovationdays
It was not on the scale of Drupa or Ipex, but last week's Hunkeler show in Lucerne had plenty of tricks up its sleeve. Here's the PrintWeek rundown

Rapidity hopes Olympics recognition will boost revenue
Rapidity Communications has become one of the first print suppliers to the London 2012 Olympic Games to be recognised under the government's 2m Olympic Supplier Recognition Scheme (SRS).

Join the debate at a print show that is big on innovation: Packaging Innovations 2013
Last year, 82% of print buyers were dissatisfied with printers' promotion of new developments. Stay in the loop at Packaging Innovations 2013

KBA revamps large format line-up with Rapida 164
KBA has announced the launch of a new sheetfed offset press, the Rapida 164, which has replaced the Rapida 162 and 162a models in its large format line-up.

Print Innovations is gearing up for a record show later this month.
Organiser Easyfairs said the event, which is co-located with Packaging Innovations, was on "a major upward trajectory".