Equipment manufacturers

Insolvent Vida Paper seeks investor

Swedish paper manufacturer Vida Paper is looking for an investor to save the company after it declared bankruptcy at the end of 2012.

Brian Filler promoted to Screen Europe president

Dainippon Screen has announced the promotion of Brian Filler, formerly vice president of Screen Europe, to the vacant president role with immediate effect.

Bobst appoints business head for UK and Scandinavia

Bobst has created a new business zone for northwest Europe with Craig Moran appointed as business director for the area from 1 January.

Friedheim takes on UK exclusive Kohmann distribution

Friedheim International has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for German finishing manufacturer Kohmann.

Informa rues Xerox decision but hails importance of exhibitions

Informa Exhibitions has highlighted the "real appetite from European PSPs" for print trade shows in a response to Xerox's "regrettable" decision to pull out of Ipex 2014.

Domino reveals first N600i install

Cambridge-based inkjet manufacturer Domino has revealed the identity of its first N600i inkjet label press customer.

Kodak losses near $1bn in nine months

Kodak's pre-tax and net losses averaged more than $100m (61m) a month in the first nine months of 2012, according to its combined statement for the period to 30 September 2012.

Spandex adds Epson SC-S70600 to wide-format portfolio

Spandex has added Epson's wide-format SureColor SC-S70600 to its worldwide reseller portfolio.

Manroland Sheetfed delivers 100th press

Manroland Sheetfed has delivered its 100th press since its acquisition by Langley Holdings on 9 February 2012.

Oki announces raft of UK appointments

Oki Systems has bolstered its UK sales team with seven new sales staff, who have joined from rivals including Brother, Canon, Epson and HP.