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Roland DG puts wide-format applications on show at UK Creative Centre

Roland DG is putting wide-format applications in the spotlight after opening the doors of its Creative Centre in Clevedon.

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.

Duraweld expands paper over board range

Stationery manufacturer Duraweld has dedicated an in-house team to its 'paper over board' range following a seven-fold increase in sales over the past year.

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.

Commercial Graphics (NI) in administration

Northern Ireland-based Commercial Graphics (NI) has been placed in administration with the loss of 32 jobs after closing its doors last Friday (17 August).

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.

Heidelberg exit raises Ipex concerns

Heidelberg's decision to withdraw from Ipex 2014 has raised the spectre of more exhibitors reviewing their level of participation at the London show.

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.

Prestige Print awarded sole supplier status for SP Holding Group

Prestige Print has been appointed as the single print supplier for the Telford-based utilities, construction and facilities management specialist SP Holding Group.

HSE to analyse print accident data to inform new safety group

The Health and Safety Executive will carry out an analysis of print industry accidents to help shape a priority list for the new Print Industry Advisory Group (PIAG).

Heidelberg blow struck Ipex hard, but the show goes on

As hard as I try, it's difficult to put a positive spin on Heidelberg's decision to withdraw from Ipex.

Epson UK forms wide-format partnership with Veritek

Under the new contract Veritek will deliver installation, repair and maintenance services to Epson UK's wide-format print customers.

Gemini Group in multi-million pound press overhaul

Gemini Group has invested in a raft of new litho and digital kit, including two new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL presses, as part of a "long overdue" 3.4m capital equipment upgrade.

ABP Web future in the balance as Aldersons continues to battle bank

Alderson Print Group (APG) has labelled Barclays a "disgrace" as it continued its battle to save its ABP Web division from administration.