Litho

Former Spin Offset production manager dies
Ian Dew, a former production manager and estimator at litho printer Spin Offset, has died aged 71.

DST to sell UK operation
DST Systems is to sell its US customer communications business and is looking for a buyer for its £165m-turnover UK operation.

UK printers contribute to KBA Drupa sales boom
Three UK printers were among those which chose KBA this Drupa, helping to propel the German manufacturer to a €100m sales boom.

Quinn’s orders LE-UV Speedmaster XL 106
Online trade printer Quinn's has placed an order for a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8-P LE-UV press at Drupa.

Walstead seals deal for Polestar Bicester
Wyndeham Group owner Walstead has rescued Polestar’s Bicester operation with a deal to buy the equipment at the site and re-employ more than 300 staff.

Manroland Sheetfed nearing 200 unit sales of Roland 700 Evolution
Manroland Sheetfed (14-C21) is showing its Roland 700 Evolution at a major event for the first time and has revealed unit sales to date.

Cron debuts six new products at Drupa
CTP manufacturer Cron (5-B24) has unveiled six new products at Drupa, which it said will take it into broader fields of offset press optimisation, plate production and flexo packaging.

Ivor Solution rebrands as Print Evolved in attempt to double output
After several months of preparation, software developer and printer Ivor Solution has officially rebranded as Print Evolved, and wants to double its output by 2020.

Goss and DG Press partner on Thallo
Goss International has announced a strategic partnership with Netherlands-based web offset and service specialists DG Press Services.

A1 celebrates 25th anniversary with press room overhaul
A1 Security Print is celebrating its 25th anniversary by clocking up an extra £500,000 of business following a big investment in both offset and digital technology.