North america
Kodak silent on reports of joint Google/Apple patent acquisition
Reports have emerged that tech heavyweights Apple and Google are putting together a joint bid for more than $500 million in digital imaging patents currently up for sale by Kodak.
Book printer Walsworth Publishing to acquire Ovid Bell Press
Though the deal has yet to be finalized, Marceline, MO-based Walsworth Publishing has tentatively agreed to buy magazine and journal printer Ovid Bell Press of Fulton, MO for an undisclosed sum.
BDT and HP sign £30m Tornado Technology deal
German OEM manufacturer BDT has signed a $50m (£30m) four-year deal to supply its Tornado paper transport technology for use in two of HP Indigo's new B2 digital presses.
Fujifilm expands Acuity Advance Select flatbed range
Fujifilm has expanded its Acuity Advance Select flatbed UV printer range with the addition of four- and six-colour models based on their counterparts in the Oc Arizona range.
Esko makes double appointment to attack new markets
Prepress software and packaging equipment and manufacturer Esko has created a new role of senior vice president of sales as it targets emerging markets.
Domino ends record 32-year run in 2012 results
Domino Printing Sciences has recorded a 1% year-on-year fall in turnover to 312.1m ending its record run of 32 consecutive years of revenue growth.
Moquin Press buys grand format Vutek GS3250
Northern California-based trade printer Moquin Press has purchased a new Vutek GS3250 LX LED grand-format UV digital inkjet printer from Heidelberg to help drive its packaging business.
Edwards Brothers Malloy boosts digital and offset print capacity
Edwards Brothers Malloy has purchased a new 40" Heidelberg Speedmaster offset sheetfed press to meet growing demand for mid-range four-color book runs.
Kodak patents bid tops $500m mark
Kodak has received an offer in excess of the required $500m for its digital imaging patents, according to reports.
Axel Springer to make major inkjet investment
Axel Springer is set to become one of the world's biggest users of hybrid inkjet printing systems by next summer.
EFI eyes further MIS market consolidation
EFI senior vice president and general manager of productivity software Marc Olin has said the company will continue to drive consolidation amongst MIS providers in the wake of its latest acquisition.
Mimaki to boost support in EMEA region
Wide format manufacturer Mimaki aims to set up a dedicated EMEA support operation before next summer in response to huge demand in the wide format market.