Product News
Automation innovators honoured
Three European printers, including a Dsseldorf firm, have won awards for innovation in process automation from CIP4 (Hall 7, stand C12).
Luscher partners with Heidelberg to launch XDrum! UV
Luscher has teamed with Heidelberg to launch a new UV platesetter that uses elements of both manufacturers' CTP technologies.
Dargan Press buys new Speedmaster XL 75
Dargan Press has replaced an older press with a B2 five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 with coater and Inpress Control.
Colourwise moves in with its biggest client and installs a 10-colour SM 74
Sussex-based printer Colourwise claimed the move, along with a 500,000 investment in new equipment, will help it meet increased demand for its services.
HP and Sappi launch new inkjet optimised paper
HP has partnered with Sappi Fine Paper Europe to produce a new range of coated paper for high-speed inkjet web printing.
Adobe offers pay-as-you-go CS6 with Creative Cloud launch
Adobe will officially launch Creative Cloud, a subscription-based online hub through which members will be able to access its full range of creative tools and services, next month.
Impika to launch four-colour inkjet printer at Drupa 2012
Manufacturer Impika is to demonstrate a new four-colour continuous feed inkjet printer at Drupa 2012 (Hall 5, Stand C24).
Solopress invests in new digital and litho kit
Solopress has installed a second Xerox iGen 4 digital press, part of the commercial printer's strategy to boost capacity.
PCS rounds off £2m spend with Datacard MX2000 line
Plastic Card Services (PCS) has increased its card capacity with a Datacard MX2000 card issuance machine.
KJB boosts turnover and eyes expansion with Komori press spend
KJB has boosted turnover by 20% after moving into B2 press production with the installation of a five-colour Komori Lithrone S29.
Aspect Press reports 7k a month saving with folder buy
Aspect Press makes 7k a month saving after IFS spend Aspect Press is saving up to 7,000 a month on folding after a double investment with IFS.
Oasis Graphic Company installs 3.2m Vutek
Cookham, Berkshire-based Oasis Graphic Company has installed a 3.2m wide EFI Vutek 3250 machine to boost its wide format capabilities.
Remous invests 70,000 in new finishing kit
Commercial printer Remous has invested around 70,000 in a Horizon BQ270C single clamp perfect binder, a Perfecta guillotine and a Foliant laminator.
CUP takes UK's first Horizon PF-40L B3+
Commercial printer Cranfield University Press (CUP) has installed the UK's first Horizon PF-40L B3+ paper folder in order to improve its flexibility.
North Carolina PaperWorks Industries installs KBA Rapida 142
Packaging corporation PaperWorks Industries has purchased, and will be installing, a new Rapida 142 56-in seven-color press with UV capabilities at its Mt. Gilead, NC facility.