Printers

Communisis confirms positive FY outlook although job cuts loom
Communisis confirmed its full year outlook and hinted at upcoming contract awards in its Q3 statement this morning (19 November) as it announced more capacity reductions in its cheques business.

Konica Minolta to acquire Charterhouse PM
Print manager Charterhouse PM is being bought by Japanese document giant Konica Minolta.

VGL reveals Olympic contract involvement
Screen and digital print company VGL has revealed that it was behind a 3,000sqm building wrap around Stratford station, the main public transport hub for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

DSales launches Konica Minolta's Develop ineo 1250
DSales, the UK distributor of Konica Minolta's standalone Develop brand , has unveiled a Develop-labelled mono-production print system aimed at commercial print and high-volume in-plant customers.

Logoshack invests in Fujifilm Acuity Advance HD printer
Fujifilm has sold an Acuity Advance HD printer to signage, POS and self-adhesive specialist Logoshack, a deal that supports the latter's expansion into new 10,000 square foot premises.

Canfield & Tack 'extends reach' with Dellas Graphics acquisition
Rochester, NY-based Canfield & Tack Commercial Printing & Fulfillment this week announced the acquisition of Dellas Graphics of Syracuse, NY in a boost to its regional expansion plans.

Mitchell Graphics invests in Fujifilm-supplied Xerox 770
Mitchell Graphics has installed a Xerox 770 Digital Color Press and ColorPath Verified color management software to allow it to link color control into the offset side of the business.

TB Screen buys fifth HP large-format printer
TB Screen, of Vsters, Sweden, has invested in its fifth HP large format printer - an HP Scitex FB7600 - to cope with increased demand for larger run lengths, particularly in POP/POS.

De La Rue issues profit warning after contract delays
De La Rue's share price fell more than 5% on Tuesday after it was forced to cut its full-year earnings guidance in its six-month trading update.

Fuller Davies sales director James Robinson dies, aged 56
James "Jimmy" Robinson, sales director of Ipswich print company Fuller Davies, has died of a heart attack.

Printing.com looks to online growth as franchise sales dip
Printing.com is looking to its growing online presence to counteract the "challenging" trading environment across its Franchise network, which contributed to a drop in first half sales and earnings.

Ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik franchisees announce first AGM
The UK Design and Print Network (UKDPN), a body of ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik firms, is to hold its first conference and AGM this weekend.