Equipment manufacturers
Sun Chemical adds to inkjet portfolio with Sensient buy
Sun Chemical has expanded its water-based and digital printing inks business with the acquisition of Sensient Imaging Technologies (SIT).
Heidelberg consults on UK restructuring plans
Heidelberg is consulting with its UK workforce about a proposed 20% reduction in headcount along with changes to employees’ terms and conditions.
Xaar updates on performance
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar described short-term orders as “healthy” despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on some of its markets.
Flint unveils new corrugated plate
Flint Group has launched a new flexo plate that it claims offers the holy trinity of faster makereadies, improved quality and reduced costs.
Blow for Drupa as two large exhibitors cancel
Two large exhibitors have cancelled their plans to exhibit at next year’s Drupa show, as manufacturers reassess sales strategies while the world continues to wrangle with the ongoing effects of the...
Fujifilm makes plans for 'new' Fuji Xerox
Fujifilm will rename the former Fuji Xerox joint venture next year as it plans to “accelerate the expansion of document devices into the global market under a new brand”.
New MD for Kolbus UK
Greg Bird will step up to the role of Kolbus UK managing director next month, the fruition of a succession plan that started last year when he rejoined the business.
Heidelberg puts price tag on restructure
Heidelberg will post a massive €343m net loss for its 2019/2020 financial year according to figures just released.
Agfa pauses plate plants as virus hits demand
Agfa has described its Q1 results as “solid” although its offset printing business had begun being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbating “already tough conditions in this industry”.
Kodak readies launches, reports on Q1
Kodak is poised to launch new process-free plates and a “ground breaking” innovation in digital print, as it gets ready to unveil new products that would have been on show next month at the...