Equipment manufacturers

Uprated Kodak Prosper press is on trial in the UK

Howard Hunt is testing the new, upgraded version of Kodak's Prosper 5000 inkjet web press.

Benford UV technology enters Canada

UK manufacturer Benford UV has claimed to have "broken" Canada with a triple installation for its first customers in the country.

UPM sells Stracel to shrink unprofitable paper business

UPM has agreed the sale of its Stracel mill as the group announced it had made a EUR 1.6bn (1.4bn) operating loss in Q4 2012.

Statex turns to Heidelberg for litho and digital upgrade

Newcastle-based commercial printer Statex has boosted its print capability with a double installation including both litho and digital kit.

Display Signs expands into wallpaper market

An Uxbridge company is moving into the wallpaper market after its new HP Scitex FB700 printer increased the versatility of its output.

HP Indigo targets last silver halide photo apps with new Indigo and alliances

HP launched a web-fed Indigo aimed at replacing silver halide photo printing and unveiled partnerships covering workflow and finishing to support the new machine at a Photo Summit held in Barcelona...

Ricoh launches digital versus offset cost comparison tool

Ricoh has launched a digital vs offset cost calculator as part of its Business Driver Programme to help its customers choose the most appropriate print technology for different jobs.

Heidelberg gets third quarter earnings boost

Heidelberg has closed in on its year-end target of a "clearly positive" EBIT after recording its strongest third-quarter operating result since 2007/08.

Wood trade law set to shut down illegal logging

The government today passed a law that will obligate businesses dealing with timber products to keep diligent records of the supply chain in a bid to tackle illegal logging.

Star product: Tharstern Estimate PRO

Tool that claims to "take the science out" of print estimating