Germany

Duplo unveils raft of Drupa finishing kit

Duplo has unveiled a raft of new kit it will showcase at this year's Drupa, including the launch of its new mid-range DBM-350/T bookletmaker and the DSF-5000 High Speed Dynamic Document Sheet Feeder.

Credit crisis 'challenge' will not hinder MAN Roland public float

Press manufacturer MAN Roland is pushing ahead with plans for a stockmarket listing despite tougher credit conditions, the chief executive has told a German newspaper.

Book firm ups fast turnaround capacity with Europe's first auto pallet loader

A German book printer has installed Europe's first Kodak Automatic Pallet Loader to improve production of "just-in-time" work.

Heidelberg reveals pre-Drupa release for perfecting XL 105

Heidelberg has confirmed a long-perfecting version of its XL 105 flagship B1 press will be available for some customers before Drupa.

Print buying in the limelight at Drupa

Print buyers will be firmly in the spotlight as part of a tailored programme being held at next year's Drupa exhibition.

Stora divisional head relocates

Stora Ensos UK divisional director for publication paper, Fabian Langenskild, will relocate to Germany later this summer.

Inca improves Columbia Turbo, Spyder 320 in time for Fespa

Inca has unveiled two new products at this weeks Fespa event in Berlin.

NUR aims wide-format Expedio Inspiration at billboard sector

NUR Macroprinters has launched its latest wide-format challenger, Expedio Inspiration, at Fespa this week.

German print hits crisis point over pay dispute

A series of strikes over an annual pay rise have hit the German print industry, with thousands planning further stoppages this week, ahead of the latest negotiations.