Equipment manufacturers

Koenig & Bauer Durst takes wraps off VariJet 106
Koenig & Bauer Durst has officially unveiled its VariJet 106 B1 sheetfed inkjet press at a VIP customer event this week.

Friedheim bolsters senior team with new hire
Friedheim International has recruited a Brit back from Down Under as its new sales director.

Fujifilm brings in fresh surcharge
Fujifilm has urged customers to switch to its Platesense programme to help mitigate rising input costs, as the manufacturer announces a further surcharge on plate prices effective from next month.

Xaar agrees 3D disposal
Xaar has agreed to dispose of its stake in Xaar 3D to joint venture partner Stratasys.

Opinion: Lessons from Amazon could benefit all print businesses
Powerful automation is the industry’s great leveller, and rather than being a threat to employees it creates opportunities for businesses of all sizes to empower their people and increase productivity...

Toner woes blow up printweek.com, but it's not all bad news in September
This month's most read listicle might be dominated by Konica Minolta's consumables challenge, but investments, flexible working, the resurrection of Timsons presses and a trio of print tenders coming...

Durst to host trio of firsts at Fespa
Durst’s Fespa presence in Amsterdam next month will include its first joint appearance with Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, which it acquired a majority stake in last year.

Actega snaps up Plenz
Former Heidelberg executive Stephan Plenz has taken up a new role at Actega Metal Print.

Heidelberg readies Innovation Week
Heidelberg is readying an online customer event for next month, with the theme of “always a step ahead”.

Konica Minolta updates on toner availability
Konica Minolta has warned that graphic arts toner production will not resume until November as it attempts to source alternative supply to keep customers presses running.