Companies & suppliers

Four Pees PrintFactory gains variable data and JDF support in latest incarnation
Four Pees has added variable data and automation tools to the latest version of its wide-format workflow PrintFactory.

Grapo adds low-cost small footprint machine to Manta range
Grapo has launched a small-format and low-cost UV-cured flatbed, the Manta Slim.
FineCut software upgrade from Mimaki offers improved performance
Mimaki has updated the FineCut software for its cutters and printer/cutters.

Schawk continues digital marketing push with Real Branding acquisition
Schawk has bought the US-based digital marketing agency Real Branding for an undisclosed amount as it continues to strengthen its presence in the sector.

Sunday 5000 wows UK web offset printers
A delegation of UK web offset printers has visited Mazzucchelli in Italy to see the Goss Sunday 5000 96pp web in action.

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).