Equipment suppliers

The four wide-format companies that make up Disq Group will exhibit on the same stand at Fespa 2013 under their partnership name.

Paperlinx has appointed Dave Allen as its chief executive following four months without a permanent head.

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

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

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

North Plains chief executive James Christopher has outlined his plan to build a hybrid "best in breed" digital asset management (DAM) platform in the wake of the Canadian firm's latest acquisition.

East Anglian specialist print finisher Coatings Direct is targeting national work by bringing in an SBL B1 machine to join its diecutting cylinders.

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.