Equipment manufacturers

Alpha Media Solutions (AMS) has parted ways with Z-Card to produce a rival credit card-sized folded marketing product under the brand name Alpha Cards.

Next year's Ipex exhibition has suffered the withdrawal of a second major digital press manufacturer.

Elliott Baxter has launched a campaign over the festive period to illustrate Arjowiggins' variety of stock coated papers.

Press consumables manufacturer Trelleborg is to split the group into five commerce areas from the start of 2013 to improve focus on its varied business interests.

Alfred Rothlaender is to leave his temporary role as head of Manroland Sheetfed Systems at the end of the year.

UK-based drying systems manufacturer Benford UV has expanded its footprint in the US by announcing a partnership with Motnana-based Pierry Manufacturing.

Newspaper printer Sharman & Co has invested £70,000 in finishing kit that will boost the quality of its work as the job mix shifts towards higher calibre presentation.

Duplo, Friedheim International and Renz are to holding a week-long showcase event to demonstrate their combined host of machines to new and existing customers.

Exhibition and display makers membership body Disq Group has appointed Philippe Jefferies as chairman with a remit to expand its sales reach in 2013.