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Heidelberg reports $150m loss but says journey to profit almost over 

Heidelberg reports $150m loss but says journey to profit almost over

17 Jun 2013 |  Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
Heidelberg is optimistic it will return to profit next year after consecutive losses since "the crisis year 2008".
MGI premiers superfast spot UV coater with raised effects 

MGI premiers superfast spot UV coater with raised effects

14 Jun 2013 |  Comment now
MGI has doubled the speed of its digital embellishing device with a "twin" option for the JetVarnish 3D.
Aussie firms beat US rivals to international finishing awards 

Aussie firms beat US rivals to international finishing awards

13 Jun 2013 |  Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
Superior Foil Print and Watermarx Graphics have shown the power of Australian innovation by pocketing coveted US finishing awards.
Fujifilm and Inca launch "ultra high quality" flatbed at Fespa 

Fujifilm and Inca launch "ultra high quality" flatbed at Fespa

12 Jun 2013 |  Comment now
Fujifilm has used the Fespa show in London to launch the latest machine from Inca, the Onset Q40i.
Paperlinx expands digital kit business with $1.1m acquisition 

Paperlinx expands digital kit business with $1.1m acquisition

4 Jun 2013 |  Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
Paperlinx has finalised its second acquisition in 10 months after buying a digital equipment distributor for $1.1 million.
Heidelberg ANZ has 'very strong order book', global sales rise 

Heidelberg ANZ has 'very strong order book', global sales rise

28 May 2013 |  Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
Heidelberg Australia and New Zealand has "a very strong machinery backlog", as worldwide sales and operating profits continue to rise.
Fiji’s largest printer part of the regional rush on PacPrint 

Fiji’s largest printer part of the regional rush on PacPrint

23 May 2013 |  Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
PacPrint has received registrations from more than 30 countries, including a Fijian who owns the country’s largest printer.
Geon auction will be world's "largest single sale in recent memory" 

Geon auction will be world's "largest single sale in recent memory"

13 May 2013 |  Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
The global group behind the Geon auction has called it a fire sale of almost unprecedented proportions that is generating massive interest around the world.
Xerox boosts Q1 profits despite sales downturn 

Xerox boosts Q1 profits despite sales downturn

7 May 2013 |  David Ward, San Diego  |   Comment now
Xerox cited weakness in its Document Technology business for a 2.7% year-on-year decline in Q1 sales to US$5.4 billion.
Kodak reveals Chapter 11 emergence plans 

Kodak reveals Chapter 11 emergence plans

6 May 2013 |  Jo Francis  |   Comment now
Kodak is banking on its Stream inkjet and SquareSpot imaging technologies to create profitable revenue streams after the company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Durst unveils Rho 1012 and 1030 wide format printers 

Durst unveils Rho 1012 and 1030 wide format printers

2 May 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Durst has launched two new Rho 1000 series wide format printers and an upgrade to its Durst Rho P10 series of printers ahead of Fespa 2013.
Agfa mothballs M-Press, focuses on next-gen platform 

Agfa mothballs M-Press, focuses on next-gen platform

26 Apr 2013 |  Barney Cox  |   Comment now
Agfa has ceased to develop its flagship flatbed inkjet press, the M-Press.
Durst claims 'victory' in latest round of IP spat with EFI 

Durst claims 'victory' in latest round of IP spat with EFI

26 Apr 2013 |  Barney Cox  |   Comment now
Durst has defeated EFI Vutek in the latest round of their ongoing intellectual property dispute about white ink.
Luscher collapse won't affect Aussie printers, says local distributor 

Luscher collapse won't affect Aussie printers, says local distributor

24 Apr 2013 |  Jo Francis, Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
Luscher's local distributor has said Australian printers will still have "unrestricted access to spare parts", despite the Swiss firm's collapse.
Hunkeler Innovation Days: inkjet breaks new ground 

Hunkeler Innovation Days: inkjet breaks new ground

22 Apr 2013 |  Barney Cox  |   Comment now
As vendors resolve issues around paper stocks and inks, they are opening up publishing, direct mail and packaging
Inaugural Fespa Brasil has exhibitors signing up for more 

Inaugural Fespa Brasil has exhibitors signing up for more

17 Apr 2013 |  Comment now
Fespa has hailed its inaugural exhibition in Brazil a success after 13,184 visitors attended the four-day event.
EFI brings tracking technology to the signage market 

EFI brings tracking technology to the signage market

15 Apr 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
EFI has unveiled a system that automatically captures and analyses signage viewership and engagement data.
UK printing industry reflects on union-breaking Thatcher era 

UK printing industry reflects on union-breaking Thatcher era

10 Apr 2013 |  Jo Francis  |   Comment now
"Divisive" has been the most-used word in national newspaper coverage following the death of Margaret Thatcher, and opinions about her legacy are also mixed in the printing industry.
New Inca CEO Mills to spearhead push into packaging 

New Inca CEO Mills to spearhead push into packaging

8 Apr 2013 |  Barney Cox  |   Comment now
Inca's new chief executive is targeting expansion into new printing markets, starting with packaging.
Océ Infinistream on track with demo machine installation 

Océ Infinistream on track with demo machine installation

27 Mar 2013 |  Barney Cox  |   Comment now
Oce has provided an update on its first packaging press and begun assembling the first demonstration machine.
Duplo, Impika and Mimaki join Ipex exodus 

Duplo, Impika and Mimaki join Ipex exodus

26 Mar 2013 |  Simon Nias, Darryl Danielli  |   Comment now
Duplo, Impika and Mimaki have joined the growing list of vendors to withdraw from Ipex 2014.
Agfa wins patent case over Xingraphics 

Agfa wins patent case over Xingraphics

15 Mar 2013 |  Becky Roberts  |   Comment now
Agfa-Gevaert has prevailed in its patent infringement lawsuit in the Netherlands against Chinese plate manufacturer Chengdu Xingraphics.
Kodak moves closer to Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit 

Kodak moves closer to Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit

12 Mar 2013 |  Jo Francis  |   Comment now
Kodak is set to file its long-awaited reorganisation plan next month.
Canon the latest big name to pull out of Ipex 2014 

Canon the latest big name to pull out of Ipex 2014

11 Mar 2013 |  Darryl Danielli  |   Comment now
Canon has joined the likes of HP, Kodak and Xerox and announced it will not be exhibiting at Ipex 2014.
Xerox bridges gap from cut-sheet to continuous with Color 8250 

Xerox bridges gap from cut-sheet to continuous with Color 8250

7 Mar 2013 |  Barney Cox  |   Comment now
Xerox previewed a cut-sheet colour press at Hunkeler Innovationdays along with a new member of the CiPress range.
KBA acquires flexo press manufacturer Flexotecnica 

KBA acquires flexo press manufacturer Flexotecnica

6 Mar 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
KBA has acquired Italian flexo press manufacturer Flexotecnica for a "high single-digit million euro" sum in a bid to expand its portfolio in the growing print market for flexible packaging.
HP sees 'signs of improvement', no plans to shed printing arm 

HP sees 'signs of improvement', no plans to shed printing arm

5 Mar 2013 |  David Ward, San Diego  |   Comment now
HP's first-quarter revenues fell less than analysts had feared, buying chief executive Meg Whitman time for her five-year turnaround.
Ipex refocus criticised as litho exhibitor threatens to pull out  

Ipex refocus criticised as litho exhibitor threatens to pull out

28 Feb 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Informa Exhibitions decision to 'refocus' Ipex 2014 as a digital and cross media event has led to one of the largest remaining litho exhibitors to threaten to pull out of the show.
Consolidation ramps up as Xerox buys French inkjet maker Impika 

Consolidation ramps up as Xerox buys French inkjet maker Impika

27 Feb 2013 |  Pamela Mardle  |   Comment now
Xerox has acquired industrial inkjet manufacturer Impika after being a reseller of the French company's products since 2011.
Manroland Sheetfed: we can still make money with stagnant press prices 

Manroland Sheetfed: we can still make money with stagnant press prices

21 Feb 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Manroland Sheetfed's owner has said it can turn a profit on sheetfed press sales even if its rivals can't.
KBA revamps large format line-up with Rapida 164 

KBA revamps large format line-up with Rapida 164

20 Feb 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
KBA has announced the launch of a new sheetfed offset press, which has replaced the Rapida 162 and 162a models in its large format line-up.
Hunkeler adds speed and weight at Innovationdays 

Hunkeler adds speed and weight at Innovationdays

19 Feb 2013 |  Comment now
Hunkeler has unveiled the next-generation of its POPP8 paper processing system, which features faster speeds and higher stock weights.
Heidelberg records highest operating profit since 2007-08 

Heidelberg records highest operating profit since 2007-08

18 Feb 2013 |  Comment now
Heidelberg has recorded its strongest third-quarter operating result in five years, although debt has continued to rise.
Roland DG latest big name to withdraw from Ipex 2014 

Roland DG latest big name to withdraw from Ipex 2014

15 Feb 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Roland DG has become the latest exhibitor to pull out of next year's Ipex exhibition.
KBA raises prices, hits out at rivals that 'blindly' chase market share 

KBA raises prices, hits out at rivals that 'blindly' chase market share

8 Feb 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
KBA has moved to "stop the downward spiral of pricing" with a 2.5% price rise for its sheetfed offset presses.
EFI profits up 200% as sales hit record $650m 

EFI profits up 200% as sales hit record $650m

6 Feb 2013 |  Simon Nias, Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
EFI has reported a record set of financial results for 2012 with growth exceeding 10% and margins almost tripling.
Plockmatic buyout of Morgana creates giant in digital finishing 

Plockmatic buyout of Morgana creates giant in digital finishing

5 Feb 2013 |  Pamela Mardle  |   Comment now
A merger between a Swedish finishing manufacturer and a fellow binding vendor will create a giant in the digital finishing industry.
Pitney Bowes relaunches Mailstream Wrapper 

Pitney Bowes relaunches Mailstream Wrapper

4 Feb 2013 |  Pamela Mardle  |   Comment now
Pitney Bowes has relaunched its Mailstream Wrapper with an integrated envelope converting module.
Kodak pulls out of Ipex to focus on customer events 

Kodak pulls out of Ipex to focus on customer events

31 Jan 2013 |  Darry Danielli  |   Comment now
Kodak has become the latest vendor to withdraw from Ipex after a global customer review.
Ipex unveils new focus and format for 2014 show 

Ipex unveils new focus and format for 2014 show

30 Jan 2013 |  Darryl Danielli  |   Comment now
Ipex 2014 organiser will shift the show's focus to mirror the "changing dynamics of print", almost halve the floorspace and reduce the show's length.
Press makers Ryobi and Mitsubishi could merge 

Press makers Ryobi and Mitsubishi could merge

25 Jan 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Ryobi is planning a joint venture with Mitsubishi's print division, which could see a global merger of their sheetfed offset press operations.
Ipex banks on London's pulling power to boost turnout by 10% 

Ipex banks on London's pulling power to boost turnout by 10%

18 Jan 2013 |  Simon Nias, Jo Francis  |   Comment now
The organiser of Ipex 2014 is relying on London to contribute to a 10% increase in unique visitors versus 2010, despite the latest round of damaging pull-outs.
EFI: Australian software takeover is part of mission into Asia 

EFI: Australian software takeover is part of mission into Asia

18 Jan 2013 |  Steven Kiernan  |   Comment now
EFI's Australian acquisition spree will give it a launch pad into the whole Asia-Pacific region.
Fuji Xerox may miss 2013-14 sales target due to China slowdown 

Fuji Xerox may miss 2013-14 sales target due to China slowdown

17 Jan 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Fuji Xerox may miss its revenue target for the 2013-14 financial year, said president Tadahito Yamamoto.
Drugs, hair dye, pyrotechnics: inside Landa's secret innovations 

Drugs, hair dye, pyrotechnics: inside Landa's secret innovations

16 Jan 2013 |  Steven Kiernan  |   Comment now
Benny Landa could commercialise his nanotechnology beyond print and into pharmaceuticals, green energy, pyrotechnics, LED screens – even hair dye.
Private equity rumoured to be behind Xeikon takeover approach 

Private equity rumoured to be behind Xeikon takeover approach

16 Jan 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Speculation is rife as to the identity of the mystery bidder pursuing Xeikon after the Belgian digital press manufacturer announced the possible takeover last week.
KBA and union agree workplace changes to boost production efficiency 

KBA and union agree workplace changes to boost production efficiency

15 Jan 2013 |  Sophie Hudson  |   Comment now
KBA has agreed a new set of employee regulations that will protect staff jobs in Germany until 2015 but give the company the right to reduce weekly working times.
Manroland Sheetfed bounces back from administration to sell 100th press 

Manroland Sheetfed bounces back from administration to sell 100th press

14 Jan 2013 |  Simon Nias  |   Comment now
Manroland Sheetfed has delivered its 100th press since its acquisition by Langley Holdings last February.
Landa to skip Ipex due to huge backlog of orders 

Landa to skip Ipex due to huge backlog of orders

14 Jan 2013 |  Jo Francis  |   Comment now
Landa Corporation will not exhibit at Ipex 2014 or any other major industry show currently on the calendar except for Drupa.
Print guru Frank Romano honoured for 'unmatched' contribution 

Print guru Frank Romano honoured for 'unmatched' contribution

11 Jan 2013 |  Nick Bendel  |   Comment now
ProPrint columnist and printing guru Frank Romano will be honoured next month after being named Graphics of the Americas' Man of the Year 2013.
 
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