Presses

Offset press manufacturers Miyakoshi and Ryobi have joined forces to develop an 8,000sph B2 digital press, which they are to demonstrate as a prototype at Drupa 2012 (Hall 9, Stand A04).

Techkon is to launch an updated model of its handheld spectro densitometer SpectroDens at Drupa 2012 (Hall9, Stand D62).

Presstek is to launch a new chemistry-free CTP plate for waterless printing, along with new colour calibration technology at Drupa 2012 (Hall 4, Stand B03).

The UK arm of KBA's new service business targeting disaffected Manroland customers will go live on Monday (2 April).

Ferrostaal is rolling out several Ryobi state-of-the-art sheetfed printing presses across North America , taking advantage of the pre-drupa hype among US commercial printers to showcase equipment as...

Commercial and trade printer Blackhammer has invested in a six-colour KBA Rapida 105 press in a bid to increase capacity and boost efficiency.

PS2 Print is to install the UK's first Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74-5 as part of plans to diversify into B2 litho.

Digital press manufacturer MGI has said the market "is ready for B2 inkjet" after announcing its foray into the format with its Alphajet press.

Stones the Printers has invested in a Heidelberg SM102 12-colour press with Cutstar along with an Autobond Laminator as part of an ongoing investment programme.

KBA revealed further details about its RotaJET 76 inkjet web this week, as it held a pre-Drupa customer event in Radebeul attended by 1,000 customers.