South america

Tullis Russell's Trucard board is said to be benefiting from premium drinks brand owners' attempts to differentiate their brands through the appearance and appeal of their packaging.

Print management and marketing company HH Global is expanding its presence in South America, with further investment in Brazil.

Fespa has reported a strong Mexico 2013 show, despite visitor numbers being down from last year's.

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.

Xeikon has unveiled a new dry toner for use on its digital label presses ahead of Labelexpo Europe 2013 where it hopes to boost its reach in the label converting market.

Autobond has used video technology to boost its global sales with success so far in the US, Russia, Africa and, most recently, South America.

Foster City, CA-based EFI cited strong US sales as well as continued demand for its Fiery controllers as it reported Q1 income of $8.2m (Q1 2012: $6.2m) on a 7% revenue rise to $171.4m.

Goss International will simplify its organisational structure, reorganise its European operations and push into new markets, according to an internal memo from new chief executive Rick Nichols.

Fespa has hailed its inaugural exhibition in Brazil a success, registering 13,184 visitors over the four-day event from 13-16 March.

Despite a massive $849m Q4 loss - arising from more than $1bn of impairment charges, including a write-down of the value of its European business -- Chicago-based RR Donnelley still managed to sound...

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.

Heidelberg has closed in on its year-end target of a "clearly positive" EBIT after recording its strongest third-quarter operating result since 2007/08.