Digital

Xaar returns to profit after China market share boost
Inkjet technology manufacturer Xaar has returned to profit during the first six months of 2009, but urged caution in its outlook due to a lack of visibility in the market.
Lonsdale brings bookletmaking in-line with Oc VarioPrint 6250
Lonsdale Print Solutions has upped its mono capacity and boosted the productivity of its bookletmaking work after investing in an Oc VarioPrint 6250.
Oc and Znd to hold September open days
Oc has joined forced with Swiss finishing manufacturer Znd to hold a trio of open days that will showcase the companies' complementary technologies.

HP's Imaging and Printing Group revenues drop 20%
A 42% drop in the shipment of commerical printer hardware has impacted on HP's revenues within its Imaging and Printing Group (IPG), which dipped 20% in the third quarter to $5.7bn (3.45bn).

Epson Stylus Pro 9600
This inkjet machine helped establish Epson's solid reputation for quality in photographic printing at an affordable price, says Nosmot Gbadamosi
Xerox to focus on boosting customers' business at Print 09
Business development to emerge from the recession as a stronger business is Xerox's chosen theme for the Print 09 event.
Konica Minolta opens ihub facility to serve North West
Konica Minolta has opened up a new ihub facility in Warrington that will offer customers the chance to test the manufacturer's range of bizhub Pro production printers.

Sun set to launch specialist substrate flatbed printer
Russian wide-format manufacturer Sun will launch its first dedicated flatbed UV-cured machine later this year, which is optimised for heavy and thick substrates.

W Williams & Son Printers expands digital offering on 150th anniversary
W Williams & Son Printers has celebrated its 150th anniversary with the purchase of two Xerox digital presses, in a bid to improve efficiency at the high-street printer.

The Bigger Printing Company sets sights on growth following rebrand
The Bigger Printing Company is aiming to grow its core business in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire after rebranding from its previous name, Grafix Direct.