Presses

John Dollin in 950,000 Heidelberg deal

Whitchurch-based printer John Dollin has invested nearly 1m in a Speedmaster XL 75-5+L and Suprasetter 105 CtP system.

Potts Print (UK) installs Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75

Potts Print (UK) said that its latest press installation had increased the firm's capacity for B2 format work and would cut customer turnaround times.

Presstek touts positives of proposed acquisition by AIP

Direct imaging press manufacturer Presstek has said that the proposed acquisition will provide a range of benefits as well as boosting the company's financial resources.

SPM invests in new XL 75-5 to provide 'closed loop' control

Rotherhithe, London-based SPM Print has invested 850,000 in a new Speedmaster XL 75-5 plus coater to replace two older SM 74-5 presses.

Craig and Parsons to install fourth Edale press

Label printer Craig and Parsons has invested in its fourth Beta 330 flexopress from UK manufacturer Edale.

Xeikon blames 'Drupa effect' for 10m drop in first half revenues

Xeikon has cited the 'Drupa effect' for a 1.1m (874,000) year-on-year decline in net profit and a 1.9m fall in pre-tax profit during the six months to June 2012.

HP posts $8.9bn Q3 loss despite rising IPG profits

Commercial press sales was one of the few bright spots as Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced an $8.9bn (5.6bn) third quarter loss.

Croydon College plans 500k savings after Ricoh installs

Croydon College claims it expects to have made 500,000 savings by 2015 after it employed Ricoh to re-equip its printroom facilities.

Manroland Web Systems appoints Horner-Marass managing director

Eckhard Horner-Marass has been appointed to the vacant managing director position at Manroland Web Systems.

Foster Printing opts for KBA Rapida VLF press

Santa Ana, CA-based Foster Printing has bought a new KBA Rapida 205 81-inch, six-color UV press in order to meet demand for larger formats in everything from point-of-purchase displays to packaging.