Print industry news roundup: Drupa, Heidelberg, UKDPN, Monotype Imaging, Fespa, Duplo

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Drupa sticks to four-year cycle; Heidelberg posts H1 operating loss; Ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik franchisees to hold first AGM; Monotype Imaging acquires NI web firm; Fespa Fabric planned for 2013; Duplo's London Calling Rocks hailed a success.

 

Drupa: 'the industry changed our minds'

Manufacturers and rival shows breathed a sigh of relief this week after Drupa bowed to industry pressure and stated that it would stick to its four-year cycle, following a meeting of its 20-strong committee on 2 November.

Heidelberg posts €57m first half operating loss
Heidelberg has said it is "confident" it will meet its "clearly positive" EBIT target for 2012/13, despite recording an operating loss, excluding special items, of €57m in the first six months.

Ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik franchisees announce first AGM
The UK Design and Print Network (UKDPN), a body of ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik firms, is to hold its first conference and AGM this weekend.

Monotype Imaging acquires Design by Front
US font and typographic specialist Monotype Imaging Holdings has bought Northern Ireland-based web design company Design By Front.

Fespa announces plans for Fespa Fabric 2013
Fespa has announced plans for the fourth Fespa Fabric, which will take place at the Excel on 25-29 June as part of Fespa 2013

Duplo celebrates London Calling Rocks' international success
Duplo has taken £463,000 worth of orders at its first international London Calling Rocks show.