Logistics & distribution

Ferrostaal gears up for formal North American start

A few months after he moved over from xpedx Printing Technologies to head up Essen, Germany-based Ferrostaal AG's North America business, John Torrey is close to completing his lineup of independent...

IFS launches Horizon's new book production system in the UK

Horizon's latest book production system has been launched in the UK by distributor Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

HighWater enters VLF market following Cron G-Class CTP launch

HighWater CTP, the exclusive UK distributor for Chinese manufacturer Cron, has entered the VLF market following the launch of Cron's G-Class range of platesetters.

Spandex to sell SwissQPrint UV printer in the UK

Signmaking and graphic arts kit supplier Spandex has been signed up as the exclusive UK distributor for the SwissQPrint Impala flatbed UV printer.

GPS unveils low-cost UV CTP

Wifac Group subsidiary GPS has launched a low-cost UV platesetter after signing an OEM deal with the Chinese CTP manufacturer Amsky Machine Equipment.

Papico to promote renewable hotmelt adhesive to carton industry

Paper agency Papico has been appointed UK agent to US bio plastic technology company DaniMer's plant-based renewable hotmelt adhesive.

CUP hands storage and fulfilment contract to DHL

Cambridge University Press (CUP) has contracted out its storage and fulfilment for the first time, handing a five-year contract to logistics specialists DHL.

Edale signs up Thai distributor

UK press manufacturer Edale has signed Rotary Technology Partnership to promote its range of equipment in Thailand.

PIA voices concern over new US Postal Service online Direct Mail Hub

The Printing Industries of America (PIA) this week formally complained to the US Postal Service (USPS) about a new Direct Mail Hub on the USPS web site that seems to direct businesses to only a...

Macfarlane Group posts 27% increase in pre-tax profit

Macfarlane Group has posted a 27% increase in pre-tax profit to 0.9m in its interim results for the six months to June 2011.