Equipment manufacturers

Wifag ceases direct Virtu sales in EU

Wifag-Polytype Group (WPG) has restructured and refocused its wide-format printer division, ceasing direct sales in Europe and focused its R&D efforts on packaging and industrial applications rather...

Ricoh Pro C901 + enhances processing power and paper handling

Ricoh has upgraded its Pro C901 90ppm digital colour press, with a higher duty cycle, support for thicker papers, new EFI Fiery controllers and higher capacity toner bottles.

Apex goes digital with Konica Minolta deal

Apex Digital Graphics has taken on the Konica Minolta range of digital print engines to complement its Ryobi offset presses.

RTI moves into hardware with Memjet-based WinJet Vortex launches

Reprographic Technology International (RTI) has launched a range of Memjet inkjet technology-based printers including wide-format, cut-sheet and envelope, and label printers next month.

Fujifilm launches corrugated onslaught with enhanced ink and Onset

Fujifilm plans to drive the digitisation of corrugated board print market by improving the productivity and cost effectiveness of digital print for higher volume work with new ink and hardware.

Antalis invites Recycled and Creative Papers entries for Review

Paper manufacturer Antalis has added two new categories to its annual prize giving The Review for 2013.

Pro-Design changes to FSC

International Paper's Pro-Design entire digital paper range is changing to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation.

Simpson Group in £250,000 software spend

Simpson Group has invested £250,000 in software, including pre-press workflow, a store-profiling system and its first small-format digital press.

Ferrostaal points to positives in Ryobi Mitsubishi joint venture

Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions North America has highlighted the potential upside of a combined Ryobi and Mitsubishi offset press business after the pair signed a letter of intent this week.

Ashgate launches digital book flattener

Ashgate Automation has developed the desktop Rolapress to rid books of the bulky spines achieved on traditional bookletmakers.