Equipment manufacturers

In case you missed them, April’s most read stories

The end of one technology era and the beginning of another dominated April’s listicle, where the challenges facing some in the trade finishing sector were writ large.

MBO team aims to block Brother with higher offer for Roland DG

The MBO team hoping to acquire Roland DG has lodged an increased offer for the business that is higher than the rival bid from Brother Industries.

Keeping the wheels turning

It’s hard to know which is worse – a print company with not enough business, or a firm with enough work but plant that has broken down. Neither are ideal and both are worrying.

Weiss: LEPx technology is a huge step for the industry

HP roadshow flags up Drupa launches around the UK

HP held the London leg yesterday (25 April) of its five-date pre-Drupa roadshow that has been taking place at art galleries across the UK.

Xerox to end iGen and Nuvera production

It’s the end of an era for Xerox, which will stop making its iGen5 and Nuvera digital presses over the summer, while a new era beckons with a fresh third-party partnership for high-speed continuous...

Manroland Sheetfed appoints new CEO, focused on own events over Drupa

Manroland Sheetfed has a new CEO and has opted to run its own ‘world tour’ instead of exhibiting at Drupa.

Full details on the new LED-UV curing platform are being kept under wraps for now

Baldwin teases LED-UV launch among new product trio at Drupa

Baldwin Technology is set to reveal three new products at Drupa, including a completely redesigned LED-UV curing platform, “an even more powerful” version of its QuadCure UV line, and an upgraded...

Scodix takes wraps off new uncoated capability and AI tool

Scodix is billing the upcoming Drupa show as “the embellishment Drupa” and will launch two new products along with a raft of additional features – including the ability to embellish onto uncoated...

Monz: surprise departure

Heidelberg regret at CEO's departure

In a shock move Heidelberg CEO Dr Ludwin Monz is leaving the group after just over two years in the role, but the press manufacturer has already found a replacement.