Presses

Paton Brown continues investing with Speedmaster purchase

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.

Pureprint invests in Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 with coater

Pureprint Group has bolstered its press armory with the installation of a new six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 with coater.

Supagrafics buys Apollo large-format flatbed printer

Supagrafics has invested in an Apollo 2216ww flatbed press and reported that business in the large-format retail market is holding up, despite the recession.

Apex issues 'power challenge' to other pressmakers

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

Prestige set to double capacity with SM 52-5 investment

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.

Jürgen Rautert interview: full transcript

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 plans to cut another 2,500 jobs

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.

KBA president in shock departure amid 'collapse in demand'

KBA president and chief executive Albrecht Bolza-Schnemann has resigned with immediate effect following a 180m euro (168m) loss in the German manufacturer's sheetfed division.

Goss in consultation to cut third of UK workforce

Press manufacturing giant Goss has entered into a consultation to cut at least a third of its UK workforce, it has emerged.

Heidelberg simplifies services with new UK phone number

Heidelberg is to centralise its telephone support service with the launch of a new nationwide phone number.