Equipment manufacturers

Take your bottom-line to the top
As the New Year dawns, InSoft Automation looks at how the industry has changed and how one UK print business partner embraced technology to help it thrive.

Videojet takes on David McGuiness in senior marketing role
Videojet Technologies has taken on David McGuiness, a marketing and sales specialist who has previously held roles in major industry technology companies including Kodak and PrintIQ.

Kern integrates with Müller Apparatebau
Kern AG has integrated Müller Apparatebau GmbH, based in Kranzberg near Munich, into the Kern Group.

Heidelberg outlines growth strategy as anniversary year begins
Press manufacturer Heidelberg has entered a milestone anniversary year and said it is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.

Roland DG launches new DTF printer for apparel decoration
Roland DG has launched the TY-300 direct-to-film (DTF) production transfer printer, which is designed to meet the needs of the apparel industry.

Mike Bailey awarded an MBE in New Year Honours
Industry veteran and post-press innovator Mike Bailey has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List.

Xerox to acquire Lexmark in $1.5bn A4 colour printing move
Xerox has agreed to acquire laser printer manufacturer Lexmark in a $1.5bn (£1.2bn) deal, buying out the consortium of Chinese investors that bought it in 2016.

Heaford brings in Tim Paul as sales director
Pre-press and proofing machine firm JM Heaford has brought on board Tim Paul as sales director, in a newly-created role.

Koenig & Bauer outlines management succession for Paper & Packaging
Koenig & Bauer CEO of Sheetfed Ralf Sammeck is set to retire next summer, and his successor Markus Weiss will begin with the press manufacturer in February.

Liquid Lens adds Roland BN2-20 to domed resin offering
Doming technology and resin supplies specialist Liquid Lens has introduced the Roland DG BN2-20 eco-solvent printer/cutter to its domed resin printing lineup.