Companies & suppliers

Soaring silver cost forces Agfa to consider price rises

Printers using Agfa Graphics' film are likely to face price rises in the near future as a result of the soaring price of silver - a key component of graphic arts film.

DuPont announces price increase and fuel surcharge for Cyrel Products

DuPont Packaging Graphics has announced a global price hike for all Cyrel products, due to come into effect on 16 May, that will mean a net increase of up to 7% depending on the product.

Stephens & George revealed as Royal Wedding Programme printer

Merthyr Tydfil-based sheetfed magazine printer Stephens & George has been revealed as the company responsible for printing the Official Programme for the Royal Wedding.

Delhi NCR: Print avoids manufacturing headache

Alok Singh and Ramu Ramanathan speak to top players in Faridabad and Ballabhgarh and realise they are determined to remedy the mistakes of the past - and introduce the best of print technologies

Heidelberg manufactures 4000th Suprasetter

The 4,000th Suprasetter has rolled off the production line at Heidelberg's Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany, seven years after the platesetter was unveiled at Drupa 2004.

FFEI collects second Queen's Award for innovation

FFEI has picked up its second Queen's Award for Enterprise for developing an internal drum CTP system specifically targeted at the requirements of commercial printing in emerging markets.

KK Printing inks a deal with Seiken Graphics

KK Printing Machines (KKPM) has settled into its 90,000 sq/ft factory unit in Ballabhgarh and signed up with Japanese press manufacturer, Seiken Graphics Inc.

Adobe announces London showcase for latest Creative Suite release

Adobe UK will showcase the latest features of Creative Suite 5.5 at a one-off event, Creativity Evolve, at the Vue Cinema in Fulham, London, on 11 May.

Polestar eyes consolidation opportunities following sale to Sun

Polestar expects to take a more active part in any upcoming industry consolidation activity thanks to the fresh backing provided by its new owners.

InnerWorkings targets an end to global print inefficiencies

InnerWorkings has set its sights on establishing a worldwide creative and print management platform for global brands following the February acquisition of its main competitor in Latin America, CPRO.