Digital

Heidelberg’s new chief executive plans to revamp the manufacturer’s organisational structure to align it with “the digital future” and also has a number of potential acquisitions in his sights.

Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) has been confirmed as the first pilot customer for Heidelberg’s B1 sheetfed inkjet press, the Primefire 106.

GI Solutions Group has bought Eclipse Web, which includes Eclipse Colour, Eclipse 4DM and Direct Link, in a deal that creates a circa £80m print powerhouse.

Commercial printer Hartgraph has installed a Heidelberg Versafire CV to boost its digital print offering.

Sherwin Rivers has invested in a Xerox Versant 80 digital press in a bid to boost its digital capacity.

John E Wright has completed its 10th M&A deal with the acquisition of Nottingham-based digital printer Instaprint.

Digital textile specialist Kornit Digital has upgraded its flagship Avalanche direct-to-garment printer range by adding a recirculating ink system.

Ricoh has launched a new series of digital colour cut-sheet presses, which will be given its first UK outing at next month's PrintWeekLive!.

EFI has acquired Xerox’s Free Flow Print Server (FFPS) digital front-end business.

Essex-based print and promotional products company Premier Print & Promotions has acquired fellow merchandiser Blueprint Promotional Products.