Companies & suppliers

Pitney Bowes targets small firms with DM220 franking range

Pitney Bowes has launched its DM220 range of franking machines for small business users and e-shopping firms.

Stora Enso launches Medialiner

Stora Enso has launched bright white graphic liner Medialiner for point-of-sale display and packaging.

BPIF Outlook Survey reports 'disappointing' spring

More than a third of printers have secured additional work due to the Olympics while a quarter won extra work due to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, according to the BPIF's latest outlook survey.

Circle Services invests 1.5m in company expansion

Chelmsford-based Redlin Print has relocated to Circle Services site in Southend following its 1.3m takeover by the Essex-based printer earlier this year.

Ilford announces German and Austrian distribution partners

Ilford, the recyclable wide-format substrate specialist, has tied with two new distributors to broaden the reach of its BioMedia range in Germany and Austria.

Real Digital posts record profits in 2011

Real Digital International (RDI) has recorded a near 300% increase in pre-tax profits, to 3.1m, for the year to 31 December 2011.

John D Henderson director passes away

Leslie Clark, a director of historic paper merchant John D Henderson, has died aged 92.

Prizmatic boosts digital finishing with Aerocut Quatro

Prizmatic Print Solutions has installed a Uchida Aerocut Quatro to run alongside a new Canon 9070 Pro.

Autobond targets German market with distributor Binderhaus

Finishing equipment manufacturer Autobond has appointed agent Binderhaus to represent the company in Germany.

Kodak Q2 loss rises as creditor claims top $20.5bn

Kodak has posted a pre-tax loss of $300m (193m) in its second quarter results, a 54% increase on last year's $195m loss, as it revealed total creditor claims had reached $20.5bn.