Presses
Heidelberg sales fall by 18% in 2008
Heidelberg has cited a large drop in orders from the mechanical engineering sector as a key catalyst behind an 18% dip in sales to 2.99bn euro (2.6bn) for the financial year 2008/2009.
Longridge overhauls press and pre-press kit with Heidelberg package
Longridge Print is hoping to do "a lot more work for a lot more people" after revamping its press and pre-press operation with an investment package from Heidelberg.
KBA 'well placed' to survive recession despite 77.7m pre-tax loss
KBA's UK managing director Christian Knapp has said the manufacturer is well placed to survive the recession, despite posting a pre-tax loss of 87.1m euro (77.7m) for 2008.
Small explosion at St Ives Edenbridge
St Ives Edenbridge in Kent was hit by an explosion on one of its two web presses last week.
Catalent extends pharmaceutical options with 10-colour KBA investment
Catalent Pharma Solutions has boosted its expansion into the UK and European market by investing in a 10-colour KBA press for its printed components business.
Yorkshire supplier to offer Brazilian narrow web label press
A Brazilian narrow web label press described as delivering "amazing" quality for its size and price is now available in the UK through Grafitec.
X1 targets double turnover following acquisition
Print and design company X1 aims to double its turnover to 3.2m following the acquisition of local printer Jackson Print and an investment in a B3 Ryobi 524GX press.
Alderson awaits PoS division launch following 6m investment programme
Alderson Print Group is gearing up for the launch of its new division, Alderson Point Of Sale (PoS), which is expected to be fully operational by the end of May, following around 6m worth of...
Emery takes on key role for Chinese kit supplier in the UK/Ireland
Chinese equipment distributor Printers Superstore has appointed John Emery as its machinery sales director for the UK and Ireland.
Komori closes Leeds demo suite
Komori has closed its UK showroom and demonstration facility in Leeds, redeploying two staff as the manufacturer centralises its demonstration and training facilities to Utrecht, Netherlands.