Presses

Chesapeake boosts production offering with Speedmaster buy

Chesapeake has not ruled out a further press investment after buying an eight-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 - its third press purchase in two months.

Oasis Printing 'rejuvenates' with Presstek 34DI investment

Oasis Printing has "rejuvenated its business" after installing a Presstek 34DI press, an investment that managing director Michael Morris claimed has improved profit margins at the company.

On:Demand spends 500,000 on B2 move

On:Demand Print Services has spent 500,000 on a move into B2 printing after customer demand for the service.

Xerox to bring 800/1000 machine to Europe at Ipex

Xerox will give a European launch to the 800/1000 - a high-end sheetfed colour press that sits between the 8002 and the iGen, at Ipex next month.

Roland to demonstrate new printer flexibility

Roland DG has said its Ipex line-up will showcase the ability of its inkjet printers to add value to a range of applications that go beyond its historic wide-format market.

Baldwin UK appoints Ultrachem as exclusive distributor

Ultrachem has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Baldwin UK's full range of blanket-cleaning equipment.

Komori to give world debut to B2 Enthrone at Ipex

Komori will use Ipex as the worldwide launchpad for a new B2 press that sits between its existing Spica and Lithrone LS29 ranges.

W Kohlhammer Druckerei to install Goss M-600 Folia press

German sheetfed printer W Kohlhammer Druckerei is to install a Goss M-600 Folia press at its Stuttgart plant.

Polestar installs ex-TPF Goss M600 web press

Polestar Chantry has bought the secondhand Goss M600 web press that was formerly housed at Lexicon Press's Northampton site.

Manroland and Wifag deal called off

Manroland's acquisition of Swiss newspaper press manufacturer Wifag will not go ahead, after both firms pulled out of negotiations.