Companies & suppliers

FFEI has picked up its second Queen's Award for Enterprise for developing an internal drum CTP system specifically targeted at the requirements of commercial printing in emerging markets.

KK Printing Machines (KKPM) has settled into its 90,000 sq/ft factory unit in Ballabhgarh and signed up with Japanese press manufacturer, Seiken Graphics Inc.

Polestar expects to take a more active part in any upcoming industry consolidation activity thanks to the fresh backing provided by its new owners.

InnerWorkings has set its sights on establishing a worldwide creative and print management platform for global brands following the February acquisition of its main competitor in Latin America, CPRO.

Avery Dennison's Graphics and Reflective Solutions division has launched CarWraps.net, a website for businesses looking to personalize cars and trucks with company names, logos and messages.

Quad/Graphics has said it will close its Buffalo, NY, book printing facility as part of a restructuring aimed at creating production and distribution efficiencies throughout its book manufacturing...

Heidelberg and Ricoh, following the unveiling of their digital partnership in February, have hinted that the Drupa 2012 exhibition next May could be the backdrop for the launch of a number of jointly...

Wyndeham Press Group-owner Walstead Investments has completed its 20m acquisition of St Ives Web.

Paragon Group UK slipped to a 400,000 net loss in the year to 30 June 2010, compared with a 1.2m profit a year earlier, according to accounts filed and in a separate move parted company with its group...