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KBA has posted a return to profit in its first quarter results, transforming last year's loss in both its operating and pre-tax figures into a small surplus, despite sales coming in "below target".

Alltrade Printers has invested in two Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 presses accompanied by a Polar 115 X Plus guillotine.

The world's largest press manufacturer took almost 2,000 orders during drupa, including bookings for 550 sheetfed presses.

Following a recent large investment in large-format equipment, FedEx Office has commissioned and released a new survey finding the true power of signage in driving small business.

A feeling of renewal was apparent as Drupa 2012 drew to a close, with some viewing it as the "evolution Drupa" where digital printing became mainstream.

Durst Phototechnik (Hall 6, stand B39), a leading Austria-based manufacturer of digital wide-format kit, has reported that it has had an overwhelmingly successful sales campaign at this years Drupa.

Manroland Web Systems (Hall 6, stand D29) has boosted its presence in India with major deals with two leading English language newspaper publishers,including a multi-million-dollar deal with <i>Times...

Ultimate Packaging, based in Grimsby, UK, has ordered the Bobst F&K 20SIX to produce flexible packaging, after the machine premiered at Drupa.

Design-to-print start-up and first-time exhibitor Tweak.com has exclusively revealed details of its new 'kiosk' model that it says will change the face of in-store and instant printing.

French printer Le Rvrend will install the world's first MGI JETvarnish 3D inkjet spot UV coater, which was launched at drupa and is being demonstrated on MGI's booth (Hall 4, stand B24).

Jean-Pascal Bobst, chief executive of Bobst Group, talks to Darryl Danielli

Chesapeake has continued its investment programme into its pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging division after signing for a six-colour Komori Lithrone GX 40.

Drupa 2012 plays a critical role in driving the print and media industries forward worldwide. The key pointer is that print has potential for growth, and the sector is investing heavily in its future.

Automation systems and consumables manufacturer Baldwin (Hall 16, stand A23) has used drupa as the springboard for a raft of new ancillary products aimed at reducing waste and solvent consumption.