Companies & suppliers

Oki announces raft of UK appointments

Oki Systems has bolstered its UK sales team with seven new sales staff, who have joined from rivals including Brother, Canon, Epson and HP.

Alpha Media launches Alpha Cards as Z-Card contract ends

Alpha Media Solutions (AMS) has parted ways with Z-Card to produce a rival credit card-sized folded marketing product under the brand name Alpha Cards.

Ipex 2014 hit with second major digital withdrawal

Next year's Ipex exhibition has suffered the withdrawal of a second major digital press manufacturer.

Fuji Xerox may miss 2013/14 sales target

Fuji Xerox may miss its revenue target for the financial year starting on 1 April 2013, according to president Tadahito Yamamoto.

Elliott Baxter launches Arjowiggins print and digital campaign

Elliott Baxter has launched a campaign over the festive period to illustrate Arjowiggins' variety of stock coated papers.

North Plains outlines DAM vision following Vyre acquisition

North Plains chief executive James Christopher has outlined his plan to build a hybrid "best in breed" digital asset management (DAM) platform in the wake of the Canadian firm's latest acquisition.

Coatings Direct buys B1 diecutter for fast turnarounds

East Anglian specialist print finisher Coatings Direct is targeting national work by bringing in an SBL B1 machine to join its diecutting cylinders.

Trelleborg Group to split business interests into five areas

Press consumables manufacturer Trelleborg is to split the group into five commerce areas from the start of 2013 to improve focus on its varied business interests.

Rothlaender steps down from Manroland Sheetfed

Alfred Rothlaender is to leave his temporary role as head of Manroland Sheetfed Systems at the end of the year.

Kodak completes $525m patent sale to consortium including Fujifilm

Kodak ended months of speculation by announcing it has completed a series of agreements to sell more than 1,000 digital imaging patents to a consortium for $525m.