Presses

The issue kicks off with three news briefings, where we get under the skin of some of the hottest topics in print. Firstly, we review May’s Fespa Global Print Expo in Munich, looking at the key trends...

CEO Dario Urbinati has pledged that Gallus will lead the digital transformation of the labels industry as the firm celebrated its 100th anniversary with a major customer event.

Heidelberg has announced a new value creation programme alongside its year-end results, along with a hint that it could return to the commercial digital printing market with its own product.

Unite has been successful in its Protective Award claim against YM’s web businesses, with hundreds of employees – including non-union members – set to receive payments as a result.

Walstead Group has made its first buy in Germany with the acquisition of GD Gotha Druck und Verpackung out of insolvency.

Kodak has moved to take greater control of its supply chain with the acquisition of key supplier Graphic Systems Services (GSS).

Windles Group has installed its first Koenig & Bauer press as the greetings card specialist ramps up its sustainability push.

Koenig & Bauer has reported a big increase in sales in Q1, and has also reduced its losses for the quarter.

Newsprinters has announced plans to close its Knowsley plant in a further blow to print employment in the Liverpool area.

Heidelberg aims to take on VLF sheetfed offset and established flexo players with its new Boardmaster press for high-volume folding cartons.