Equipment manufacturers

SwissQprint has launched its first roll-to-roll printer, a UV inkjet system with a maximum print width of 3.4m, at Fespa.

Durst has expanded its P5 portfolio of hybrid printers with the addition of two new systems, the 3.5m-wide P5 350 and 2.1m-wide P5 210.

Mimaki Europe has launched a new entry-level flatbed UV inkjet printer with a new print mode, an extra printhead and textural capabilities.

Epson has expanded its SureColor SC-S range of signage printers with the addition of two new industrial output models that use high-capacity 1.5-litre ink pouches.

EFI has used Fespa as the global launchpad for its second 'true' flatbed.

Mutoh has publicly shown its ValueJet 1627MH hybrid inkjet printer in Europe for the first time at Fespa next month.

Coating and laminating machine manufacturer Nordmeccanica has appointed Redfern Machinery as its new exclusive agent for the UK and Ireland.

Robert Pulford has been appointed as the new chief executive of Domino Printing Sciences as his predecessor Nigel Bond has elected to retire.

Fujifilm’s pre-tax profit reached a record high of ¥212.8bn (£1.48bn) in its fiscal year ended 31 March 2019, but its revenue was down marginally to ¥2.432tn.

German antitrust authorities have stymied Heidelberg’s planned takeover of MBO, and the deal will not go ahead.