Companies & suppliers

KBA breaks own Rapida 106 plate-changing record

KBA has set a new "makeready record" with its DriveTronic SPC software-driven simultaneous plate changing system, the company has claimed.

Serendipity marks launch of Veripress v4 with largest EU install

Australia-based Serendipity Software has followed up this month's launch of its Veripress v4 softproofing software with its largest European installation to date.

4DM spends 250,000 on kit following 'pick-up' in DM market

Mailing specialist 4DM has said that "decent businesses" in the direct mail market should be investing in new kit.

Nipson hit with 1.8m debt repayment demand

One of the principal creditors of Nipson UK's parent company, Nipson Digital Printing Systems, has demanded immediate repayment of 2m euro (1.8m) in Convertible Loan Notes, which could leave the...

Shanghai Electric denies German media claims about Manroland

Shanghai Electric (Group) Corp (SEC) has denied that it is in talks with Manroland or its major shareholder Allianz Capital Partners following rumours that it could be prepared to table a bid for...

Fujifilm unveils next generation processless plate

Fujifilm Europe has launched an improved version of its Pro-T processless thermal plate featuring a "second generation coating", which the company said would improve on-press performance.

Print buyers to tap into Kall Kwik and Prontaprint franchises with ODC's web-to-print launch

On Demand Communications (ODC) has launched a web-to-print service for its Kall Kwik and Prontaprint franchises under the brand names Prontaprint Gateway and Kall Kwik Studio.

XChange launches two new XTensions for QuarkXPress 8

XChange UK has announced the commercial availability of the new Docx ImportXT and Odt ImportXT Xtensions for QuarkXPress 8.

Read set to leave Bauer as Ryan assumes top UK production role

Bauer Media Group, comprising H Bauer Publishing and Bauer Media, has consolidated its top two UK production positions, resulting in the departure of current Bauer Media group production director...

Wren Press revitalises Linotronic 330 with StudioRIP

Wren Press, a family-owned specialist in high-quality bespoke stationery, has installed a StudioRIP system to prolong the life of its existing Linotronic 330 imagesetter.