Presses

J Thomson Colour Printers has boosted its production output after it invested in a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105-12-P and XL 105-6+L as part of a 5m investment plan.

Fairprint has responded to year-on-year growth of nearly 30% by investing in a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-4+L Anicolor press.

North Yorkshire County Council has said it will cut its annual print outsourcing bill by up to 100,000 after investing in its first full-colour press, a Heidelberg Speedmaster 52-5-P.

Manchester-based mailing house Paton Brown has bought a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-5 with JDF connectivity in an attempt to increase efficiency during the recession.

Apex Digital Graphics has focused on press power consumption at its latest open house.

Prestige Print has invested in its second five-colour press, a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-5, after experiencing steady growth in its commercial print business.

Heidelberg sales chief Jürgen Rautert talks to Darryl Danielli about the recent workforce cuts at the manufacturer, the economy and the rise of digital.

Heidelberg is to cut a further 2,500 jobs globally - double the amount it had previously announced - in response to a continuing drop in incoming orders.