Matt Whipp
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Manroland in talks to buy Wifag
Manroland is in discussions to buy Swiss newspaper press manufacturer Wifag.
Heidelberg cites growth in orders for improved Q3 results
Heidelberg has said incoming orders hit their highest level for more than a year in its third quarter results, though many print shops ...
KBA accuses Heidelberg of selling stock at "deep discounts"
Heidelberg has declined to respond to accusations by KBA suggesting that it was selling stock at "deep discounts", but pointed to its ...
KBA reports break-even year despite slump in global demand
KBA has moved from a pre-tax loss of €87.1m in 2008 to anticipating a post-tax profit for 2009, according to its preliminary results.
Quad/Graphics and World Color Press to form global print juggernaut
US print giant Quad/Graphics has announced a mainly share-based deal to acquire World Color Press, the company formed after Quebecor ...
Balloon printing helps launch for world's tallest building
A huge printed balloon was in the spotlight at the opening night of the Burj Khalifa (The Caliph's Tower) in Dubai, the world's tallest ...
Paper could be used to make batteries
Paper used as a scaffold on which to build carbon nanotubes could make it ideal for manufacturing batteries of the future, scientists ...
Major restructure at Heidelberg sees head of sales depart
German press manufacturer Heidelberg has restructured its business, resulting in head of sales Jürgen Rautert leaving the company.
Agfa to buy Gandi Innovations
Agfa has announced that it has agreed to buy the majority of the assets of Canadian large-format manufacturer Gandi Innovations, which ...
Direct mail 'most effective channel'
Direct mail has been found to be the most influential channel on purchasing decisions, according to a recent study.
Heidelberg/manroland merger 'has been called off'
A possible merger between manufacturing giants Heidelberg and manroland now appears to be unlikely.
Print 'best for ROI', UK study finds
A study for the UK's Outdoor Advertising Association (OAA) has concluded that print is the most effective form of advertising, but can ...
Fespa expands Asia-Pacific presence with two new members
Fespa has announced two new members from Sri Lanka and Nepal to add to its growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kyocera lays claim to world's fastest inkjet printhead
Kyocera has developed what it claims is the world's fastest inkjet printhead with print speeds of up to 150 metres per minute at ...
Radox commissions splash-proof books for Aussie author
Radox has commissioned a run of 'splash-proof' books for readers to enjoy in the bath as part of its 'Be-Selfish' marketing campaign.
Explicit women's magazine can't find printer
British women's magazine Filament is struggling to find a printer because of its racy content.
VIM files appeal to ITC over 'erroneous' decision
VIM Technologies has said it expects the International Trade Commission (ITC) to reverse its preliminary decision that some of its plate ...
ITC rules VIM plates infringe Presstek patents
The US government's International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that plates manufactured by VIM infringe Presstek patents.
EFI posts lower Q2 results due to delayed shipments
EFI has announced its second-quarter results, citing a delay in commercial availability of its new hybrid printer for the lower results.