Companies & suppliers

Xaar shares leap as board raises expectations

Xaar's share price has jumped nearly 17% to 490p (prev close 420p) after it announced that it was increasing its expectations for the year.

DMG Media hit by falling print revenues

Falling print revenues at the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) have dragged the publisher's media division into negative growth, according to its latest trading update.

Monotype's Pencil to Pixel comes to New York next month

Following a successful event in London last November, Monotype is bringing the Pencil to Pixel exhibition to New York so that US-based font fanatics and type devotees can get an up close look at rare...

Fox Print reduces waste with Azura TS plates

Fox Print Services has switched to Agfa Azura TS plates in a bid to reduce its costs and chemical waste.

KPM enhances colour consistency with Ricoh C901

Direct mail provider KPM has invested in a Ricoh Pro C901 digital press to enhance colour consistency as it targets large volumes of work from its clients.

Micropress targets growth with pre-press and building upgrades

Ipswich-based printer Micropress has increased its capacity by around 50% following an upgrade from violet to thermal plate setting.

Mimaki JV400 white ink available from GPT

Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has announced that Mimaki's white ink for its JV400 latex printer range is available with immediate effect.

Edale announces May open day

Print and converting manufacturer Edale is to hold an open day at its Hampshire factory and showroom on 9 May.

Mondi reveals UK distributor for new DNS color print paper

Global paper manufacturer Mondi has revealed its UK distributor for its new high white extra smooth digital printing paper.

JTI launches campaign against plain tobacco packaging

Cigarette manufacturer JTI has launched an advertising campaign against government proposals to mandate plain packaging for tobacco products following the discovery that Department of Health (DoH)...