Companies & suppliers

PBM Graphics turns to Mark Andy for packaging, label and trading card printing
Durham, NC-based PBM Graphics announced the install of a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 flexographic press as it looks to build on its packaging, labeling and collectible trading card business.

Miyakoshi and Ryobi to launch B2 digital press
Offset press manufacturers Miyakoshi and Ryobi have joined forces to develop an 8,000sph B2 digital press, which they are to demonstrate as a prototype at Drupa 2012 (Hall 9, Stand A04).
Flint Group to showcase latest flexo technology at Drupa
Flint Group will demonstrate its latest flexo CTP equipment and water-based inks for the flexible packaging market at next month's Drupa (Hall 10, stand C62).

Print pioneer John Crosfield passes away
John Crosfield, founder of Crosfield Electronics and pioneer of automatic register control and colour scanning technologies for the print industry, has passed away aged 96.

Presstek to launch colour calibration technology and chemistry-free plate at Drupa
Presstek is to launch a new chemistry-free CTP plate for waterless printing, along with new colour calibration technology at Drupa 2012 (Hall 4, Stand B03).
OKI Data Americas expands Canadian reseller network
OKI Data Americas has added two new Canadian distributors - Ontario-based Northern Graphic Solutions and Winnipeg's Canadian Printing Equipment - as it looks build out its reseller network for its...

Ferrostaal brings Ryobi perfector to US ahead of Drupa show
Ferrostaal is rolling out several Ryobi state-of-the-art sheetfed printing presses across North America , taking advantage of the pre-drupa hype among US commercial printers to showcase equipment as...

Royal Mail must work with its allies, not against them
While the national media are up in arms over the Royal Mail's 30% and almost 40% increase in the cost of First and Second Class stamps respectively, the true impact of the latest price increases, for...

Autobox to showcase inline box-making and printing system at Drupa
Manufacturer Autobox machinery is to demonstrate its HiPak-HiFlex-HiCut complete box making and printing system at Drupa 2012 (Hall 10 Stand E65).

Me & my... Ferag UniDrum
Christmas telly is a matter of grave importance. A second missed of Great Expectations and your dad will be asking plot-related questions for the next two hours. Perhaps more pressingly, "Look, Doctor...