Companies & suppliers
Heidelberg narrows first half loss following strong Q2 sales
Heidelberg's first half pre-tax loss has narrowed significantly on the back of strong sales and lower costs following its successful restructuring.
Strong start for sales of Durst Rhotex 320 suggests soft signage sector surge
Durst has notched up 15 sales - with seven of those already installed - of its industrial fabric printer the Rhotex 320 since it was launched at Fespa in June.
Coloursonic takes UK's first Rastek H650
London-based wide-format boutique printer Coloursonic has become the first firm in the UK to install an EFI Rastek H650 hybrid UV printer.
Color-Logic and Mirri partner to offer metallic effects for inkjet and Indigo users
Color-Logic has certified Mirri substrates for use with Color-Logic's process metallic colour system.
Printing.com eyes European expansion following 1.7m MFG acquisition
Printing.com has continued its European expansion with the acquisition of the Netherlands-based print business Media Facility Group (MFG) for a total consideration of 2m euros (1.7m).
Xaar on course to raise funds for expansion
Xaar has raised nearly 93% of the gross proceeds required to fund the further expansion of its Huntingdon factory after it received valid acceptances for 8,158,762 new ordinary shares from qualifying...
Sir Christopher Meyer named president of The Printing Charity
The Printing Charity unveiled former ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer as its new president at the charity's 183rd annual lunch yesterday (4 November).
Thane's small print firm has a big heart - plus a few good tricks up its sleeve
Breaking the traditional norms in any business has been the mantra for success. Rajan Phadke's move to buy Thane's first two-colour Heidelberg in 2000 had an impact on the print sector.
One third of Southernprint staff facing axe in New Year job cuts
More than 100 jobs are under threat at Southernprint and Southern Binders as a result of plans to cut "uneconomic capacity", while remaining staff could face changes to their terms and conditions.
Prudential UK hands 10-year deal to RR Donnelley
Prudential UK has awarded a 10-year contract from 2011 to manage its print needs to RR Donnelley Global Document Solutions (GDS).