Colour

Digital metallics get easier with HP approval of Mirri Pak
Mirri Pak metallic board has been granted HP Indigo certification, opening up a range of added-value applications for users of the digital press range.

Fujifilm launches corrugated onslaught with enhanced ink and Onset
Fujifilm plans to drive the digitisation of corrugated board print market by improving the productivity and cost effectiveness of digital print for higher volume work with new ink and hardware.

PrintCaf franchise launched for young professionals print needs
GDL has launched PrintCaf, a print franchise aimed at students and young professionals, which it claims offers "a modern high-performance friendly and helpful print environment".

Mondi to launch pigmented paper for improved dye ink printing
Mondi will use the Hunkeler Innovationdays next month to spearhead a push into the continuous feed digital print market, and revealed that it is working on papers that match the properties of coated...

CS Labels secures Regional Growth grant for Xeikon spend
West Midlands-based CS Labels has embarked on an expansion programme, assisted by a Government Regional Growth Fund grant, which is expected to help boost turnover by 25% in 2013 to 2.5m.

Xeikon in takeover talks with unnamed bidder
Speculation is rife as to who the identity of the mystery bidder pursuing Xeikon after the Belgian digital press manufacturer announced the possible takeover last week.

ESP trebles in size following £2m investment over a year
ESP Colour has trebled in size following an investment in digital and wide-format printing and creative design and web services late last year.

Lumejet to unveil photonic printers at Digital Print UK
Lumejet will unveil a new breed of digital printer later this year when it demonstrates its photonic printing technology at Digital Print UK at the NEC from 5-7 November.

Ipex 2014 hit with second major digital withdrawal
Next year's Ipex exhibition has suffered the withdrawal of a second major digital press manufacturer.

Reflex Print Solutions invests in Xerox 770
Staffordshire-based Reflex Print Solutions has replaced its Xerox 700 digital colour press with a Xerox 770 in an investment worth upwards of 60,000.