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Kodak unveils ‘world’s fastest’ black and white inkjet press

Kodak has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest black and white inkjet press, the Kodak Prosper 1000 Plus.

Kodak extends Sonora plate into newspaper applications

Kodak has this week launched a newspaper version of the Sonora thermal, process-free commercial printing plate that it unveiled at last year's Drupa.

Esko to launch Kongsberg C-series

Esko is to launch a "re-engineered and redesigned" Kongsberg digital finishing platform, the 100m/min C-series.

UN unveils the world's largest e-paper sign

Three companies have teamed up to create what they are calling the world's largest electronic-paper sign.

John Watson & Co acquired by Multi-Color Corporation

John Watson & Co has been bought by Cincinnati, Ohio-based Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) less than a year after the collapse of its proposed sale to Canadian labels group CCL Industries.

Microbrewery boom prompts Colorscan to order a Jetrion 4900M

Colorscan Imaging Products has installed an EFI Jetrion 4900M digital label press as part of a 3m expansion.

EFI finance boss steps down

EFI chief financial officer Vincent Pilette has resigned "to pursue another opportunity".

Xeikon profits up

Digital press manufacturer Xeikon has cited an improved product mix and strict cost management measures for strong profit growth in the six months to 30 June 2013.

Ibis high-speed binder targets high-end digital work

Integrated Bindery Systems (Ibis) is to give a global premiere next month to its new Smart Binder Plus HS, a high-speed wire/glue saddle binder for digital print, with patented individual sheet...

Kodak reorganisation gets go-ahead

Kodak is set to emerge from Chapter 11 on 3 September after the US Bankruptcy Court approved its reorganisation plan.

HP unveils new manufacturing plant

HP has announced the opening of its new 3,000sqm production facility for HP Scitex UV inks for the manufacturer's flagship UV rigid printer, the FB10000 industrial press.

EFI impresses ahead of Print 13

EFI has scooped eight Must See 'Ems awards for its products ahead of Print 13 in Chicago next month.