Platesetters

Nigel Heaford, export sales manager at JM Heaford, has retired, 41 years after he joined his father’s enterprise aged 17.

ECO3 has expanded its UK business with the acquisition of CTP and workflow specialist Direct-to-Plate Ltd.

Lincoln mixed-discipline printer and creative agency Ruddocks has switched over to a Cron CTP platemaker for its Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75.

Kodak’s sales were down in Q1 but boss Jim Continenza is confident the group is gearing up for growth.

Kodak has revealed some details about the new product launches planned for Drupa.

Fujifilm has launched several new products at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, including a new LED-UV curing system for flexo presses and an inkset for indirect food contact.

Kodak has introduced the T-speed Plus CTP system, to further increase the output of its Magnus Q800 Platesetter.

A low-cost platesetter from an established Chinese manufacturer.

Independent metal decorator Cyril Luff Metal Decorators has upgraded its CTP and workflow to boost its quality and production efficiency.

Aztec Label has adopted Fujifilm's water-washable Flenex FW plates following a successful trial earlier this year.