Presses

Interlabels strengthens its operations in north with a new Gidue press at its plant in Baddi

Interlabels Industries in Baddi has invested in a new Gidue narrow-web flexo press as part of its expansion plans.

Wright's moves into digital with HP Indigo 5500 buy

Cheshire-based commercial printer Wright's has bought its first digital press with an investment in an HP Indigo 5500 at Ipex.

Sanat Shah, chairman of Manugraph is optimistic about print in India

In the Indian industry the adage is, Manugraph sets the tone for print. But last year, wasn't the best of year, and it would be fair to say that the "bhishma pitamah of the industry", Sanat Shah was...

Polyprint invests 1m in new flexo press

Mailing film and polythene envelope manufacturer Polyprint Mailing Films has made a significant 1m investment in its Norfolk plant with the purchase of a second eight-colour Onyx Central Impression...

Kodak sells Prosper press to US book printer

Kodak has sold a new Prosper 1000 press to US-based book printer King Printing, which plans to install the machine in August before upgrading it to a Prosper 5000XL in early 2011.

Gronhi CTP turns on the speed

Chinese press manufacturer Hans Gronhi has added to its product range with a sub-40,000 B3 metal CTP system, being shown in Europe for the first time at Ipex.

Manroland 'bullish' on future

Manroland has defended its decision not to exhibit any presses at Ipex, stating that its stand reflects a move away from the purely "steel and iron" approach and more towards business discussions.

Kern, Pinguin and HSW invest as Heidelberg racks up CX 102 sales

Heidelberg has sold three of its Speedmaster CX 102 presses, the Ipex-launched machine that is a 16,500sph hybrid of its SM102 and XL105 presses.

Rollem makes off-stand sale

Finishing equipment manufacturer Rollem has launched a rear separating pile feeder and sold a perforator straight off its stand at Ipex.

QI jubilant at sealing AHP deal

QI Press Controls has made a breakthrough sale in the UK heatset offset market by clinching a deal with web and sheetfed printer Ancient House Press (AHP) at Ipex.