Companies & suppliers

She and Cosmopolitan Bride magazines to close

Hearst Magazines UK is to close <i>She</i> and <i>Cosmopolitan Bride</i> magazines as it shuffles its portfolio following the integration of Hachette Filipacchi UK.

Heidelberg to launch web-to-print module for Prinect

Heidelberg is to launch a web-to-print solution for its Prinect Workflow software at Graph Expo and the International Graphic Arts Show in September.

Uflex expects a profit of Rs 8 billion on a revenue of Rs 36 billion

The Indian packaging giant, Uflex has posted a 58% increase in its 2011 first-quarter consolidated net profit to INR 955.7m ($21m) compared with INR 605m ($13m) in the same period last year.

James McVicar installs MBO folder

Commercial printer James McVicar Printing Works has installed a 60,000 MBO T535/44 Efficiency buckle folding machine at its site in Glasgow.

Fujifilm announces price hike for ink ranges

Fujifilm Europe has unveiled a raft of price increases for its Sericol and Uvivid ink ranges, along with its associated screen emulsions and chemicals, with effect from 1 September.

Atech broadens footprint with Pyramid alliance

Wide-format distributors Atech and Pyramid Display Materials have announced a strategic alliance whereby the latter will sell Atech's specialist large format portfolio to its customers.

AVT to unveil new inline inspection modules at Labelexpo

Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) has targeted the UK packaging sector with a series of new tools and modules for its PrintVision/Helios II automatic inspection system.

ITC launches biodegradable paper and paperboard laminates

ITC PSPD, a Paperboard and Specialty Papers division of ITC has developed a new series of paper and paperboard laminates with applications in flexible packaging, folding cartons and disposables.

RR Donnelley shares slide on disappointing Q2 figures

RR Donnelley posted disappointing second-quarter results with net profits down year-on-year more than 80% despite an upswing in sales.

Heidelberg restructures US operations

Heidelberg USA appears to be in the midst of a major restructuring as the print equipment provider looks to better position its sales and support staff in the competitive US print market.