Presses

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Delta Display, part of the Delta Group, has taken delivery of two HP Scitex FB7500 industrial presses - its sixth and seventh - representing a 5m investment in the platform over the past 18 months.

Xeikon will unveil a new toner-based print platform at Drupa that it claims will combine the quality of its 1,200dpi colour printers with "inkjet-like speed" and cost of production.

Duncan Print Group has invested in a press "that is equipped for everything" after opting for a six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105.

Manroland GB's sheetfed arm has been bought out of administration and a deal for the web operation is on the verge of being secured.

KBA has announced that its Rapida 105 presses can now be supplied with a Delta 105i digital head from Atlantic Zeiser.

Pharmaceutical packaging printer Contego Packaging has cut its energy usage after installing an ink and dampening temperature control system from Technotrans.

Oc's Rokus van Iperen has been appointed to lead Canon Europe, following the retirement of current chief executive Ryoichi Bamba, according to reports in the Dutch media.

UV and IR drying/curing system manufacturer Benford UV has expanded its capacity after moving premises.

Press manufacturer KBA's high-volume inkjet web press, due to be unveiled at Drupa in May, will be aimed at the book, magazine and commercial print sectors, according to reports in the German media.