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Berforts and Information Press in merger deal

Book printers Berforts Group and Information Press have merged to create a 10m business.

Countering the threat from electronic publishing

Speaking at the Cartagena, Colombia edition of the Hay Literary Festival in January, acclaimed US author Jonathan Franzen struck a blow for print when he insisted that, for the serious book reader -...

Mimaki appoints Hisayuki Kobayashi as new president

Mimaki has appointed Hisayuki Kobayashi as its new president following the retirement of its current head Mikio Noguchi in June.

Drupa preview: Consumables and ancillaries

Compared with ber-sophisticated, formidably sized bits of printing kit, consumables and ancillaries may not be the most exciting products on show at Drupa. But manufacturers of these products seem...

Drupa preview: consumables and ancillaries stand-by-stand

TrelleborgHall 6, Stand B61Trelleborg will be showcasing research into how printers select blankets and tackle wastage and downtime in this area. The company will also launch the Vulcan Synthesis Evo,...

Matan Digital Printers unveils eight-colour superwide printer

Israeli superwide-format manufacturer Matan Digital Printers has unveiled the latest addition to its Barak platform of UV hybrid printers, the eight-colour Barak 8Q.

Superfast Labels installs new Epson Surepress digital printer

Superfast Labels has become the first UK company to install the new Epson Surepress L-4033A digital label printer.

IFS vendors to launch host of machines at Drupa

Finishing equipment manufacturer IFS has announced a host of new machines from its vendors at this year's Drupa.

London College of Communication drops higher education print courses

The London College of Communication (LCC) is to drop its Foundation degree (FdA) in Print Media Management along with its Bachelors degree top-up programme.

Topcut Bullmer to launch 5m-wide Premiumcut ELC cutting machine

Assyst Bullmer, the UK & Ireland distributor of German manufacturer Topcut Bullmer, has unveiled its new Premiumcut ELC cutting machine.

Hans Gronhi acquires Japanese press manufacturer Shinohara

Chinese B3 press manufacturer Hans Gronhi has acquired Japanese rival Shinohara, which filed for bankruptcy protection at the beginning of the year.

Celloglas uses holographic foil to create Empire cover

Print finisher Celloglas has produced Empire magazine's May issue by using the original technique of printing full colour print on holographic foil.

Heidelberg targets carbon-neutral Drupa presence

Heidelberg will use carbon offsetting to make its entire Drupa stand 100% carbon neutral as it looks to highlight its role in helping printers to become more environmentally friendly.

Scodix launches B2+ and B3+ digital embossing presses

Digital press manufacturer Scodix has broadened its format capabilities with its new S Series of digital embossing presses, capable of supporting B2+ and B3+ size applications.

Océ's production printing programme manager Alan Sutcliffe retires

Océ's production printing programme manager Alan Sutcliffe has called time on a print career that has spanned more than 30 years after retiring from the industry.