Companies & suppliers

Xingraphics forays into Indian market with processless plates
The Chinese plate manufacturer Chengdu Xingraphics Co has launched - Fit Eco Primo, a processless thermal plate - which it claims could be a game changer, especially as more and more eco products are...

Heidelberg to focus customer support at Brentford HQ
Heidelberg is to centralise its customer support and relocate its demo facilities to its Brentford, London headquarters, which will benefit from a 1m revamp to support the move.

Ryobi's new perfector models in the 920 line
Bengaluru-based Indo European Machinery (IEM), the Indian representative for Ryobi presses in India, has announced the launch of Ryobi's newly developed convertible perfecting models for its 920...

Labelexpo in December will highlight label growth with seminar and industry awards
Labelexpo India 2010, organised by the Labelexpo Series will take place on 8-10 December at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The show will include both local companies along with large international firms...

Agfa takes on litho and claims quality and speed top spot with new Jeti and M-Press upgrade
Agfa is taking on large-format litho on print quality with the latest additions to its range of UV-cured flatbeds.

Apple Web Offset on verge of sale
Trader Publishing, part of Trader Media Group (TMG), is on the verge of selling its last remaining print subsidiary, Apple Web Offset, following interest from an unnamed buyer.
Kodak outlook downgraded to negative by Fitch Ratings
Eastman Kodak has had its outlook downgraded by Fitch Ratings following the sudden departure of its chief financial officer Frank Sklarsky earlier this month.
International Print-O-Pac invests Rs 50-cr and boosts conversion to 80,000 MTPA
International Print-O-Pac (IPP), the PrintWeek India Printing Company of the Year 2010 has announced a 50-cr expansion plan.

Ashok Nerker's Unique celebrates golden jubilee
Unique Photo Offset Services, established in 1960, has completed 50 years of its operations in the India printing industry.

Benson Group gains 'world's first' independent ISO 12647-2 certification
Benson Group has become the first printer to gain ISO 12647-2 certification under the BPIF scheme following an audit by Print and Media Certification (PMC).