Presses

KBA targets full-year pre-tax profit despite difficult first five months

KBA has said it expects to improve its pre-tax profit for the year, after targeting full-year sales above 1.1bn euro (920m) in 2010.

Technotrans enters into strategic pact with Shree Refrigerations

Shree Refrigerations, the Indian manufacturer of refrigeration systems has entered into a joint venture with Technotrans, the German manufacturer of dampening systems.

Westdale Press invests in second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 long perfector

Westdale Press is expecting to cut makereadies and reduce start up waste after investing in a 10-colour XL 105 Heidelberg Speedmaster long perfector, its second XL 105 in as many years.

Heidelberg proposes rights issue on back of full-year results

Heidelberg has proposed a rights issue to raise approximately 420m euro (349m) following the publication of mixed results for the financial year to 31 March 2010.

Kodak Prosper 5000XL

Now unveiled, Kodak's new high-speed inkjet is targetting offset's traditional hunting grounds, says Barney Cox

TGLC ink optimisation software ranked alongside Alwan

Canadian colour specialist TGLC has had its ink optimisation software highly rated by the International Prepress Association (IPA) in its Ink Optimization RoundUP 2010.

Photo Guide: Round the clock at Dainik Bhaskar

How is a newspaper produced? Alok Singh spends time with the Bhaskar team who handle production control, scheduling and job flow. Not to mention printing, and despatching and deliveries

Baldwin to acquire Nordson subsidiary Nordson UV

Baldwin, the press ancillaries manufacturer, is aiming to accelerate its expansion into the fast-growing digital market after agreeing the acquisition of UV curing systems supplier Nordson UV.

Sprint invests in two-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster

Sprint managing director Gary Hart has said the company has invested in a press that will "eat and drink" work after signing for a two-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster.

Canon lauds successful Ipex

Canon has said its high hopes for Ipex have been "more than fulfilled" after the manufacturer signed deals for more than 300 machines, while Canon UK surpassed national sales targets by 160%.