Companies & suppliers

Durst does brisk trade on debut
Durst Phototechnik (Hall 6, stand B39), a leading Austria-based manufacturer of digital wide-format kit, has reported that it has had an overwhelmingly successful sales campaign at this years Drupa.

Chesapeake buys fifth Lithrone in two years at Drupa
Chesapeake has continued its investment programme into its pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging division after signing for a six-colour Komori Lithrone GX 40.

Innovation and investment
Drupa 2012 plays a critical role in driving the print and media industries forward worldwide. The key pointer is that print has potential for growth, and the sector is investing heavily in its future.

Me & my... RedTie RTT W2P system
While the franchise model is by its very nature fragmented, a unified message and appearance is imperative for the system to work - what would McDonalds be without the golden arches or KFC without The...

Star product: Xerox D Series
A high-productivity digital mono machine that copies and prints

Eclipse adds Speedmaster XL 106 to its short run collection
Direct mail printer Eclipse Colour Print has invested in a 10-colour perfecting Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 at Drupa.

Business inspection: Henningham Family Press/Dalston Bloc
By downsizing from its central London studio, this firm slashed overheads and redefined itself

Kodak's Eric Owen adds European role as Mark Clark retires
Kodak worldwide VP of sales and business development Eric Owen has taken on the additional role of European digital print system VP following Mark Clark's retirement at the beginning of April.

Gomer Press adds Kolbus
Independent publisher Gomer Press has completed a 3m upgrade with a Kolbus KM600 binding line.

Pitney Bowes double deal
Document solutions provider Pitney Bowes (Hall 4C, stand 4) has sealed two "significant" deals at its Drupa 2012 stand with a total value of over 4m.