Product News

Ricoh updates TotalFlow workflow and launches MarcomCentral
Ricoh has announced a raft of updates to its software portfolio, including four updates to its TotalFlow workflow and a new cloud-based marketing services suite, MarcomCentral.

Fox Print reduces waste with Azura TS plates
Fox Print Services has switched to Agfa Azura TS plates in a bid to reduce its costs and chemical waste.

M-Press mothballed as Agfa focuses on next-gen platform
Agfa has ceased to develop its flagship flatbed inkjet press, the M-Press, which was originally developed as a joint venture with screen-print press manufacturer Thieme.

North Plains expands Xinet with first ConnectR-powered modules
North Plains has launched the first two products to use its new ConnectR technology, for clients of its Xinet production asset management system (formerly Xinet WebNative).

Potato starch paper marks curious entry into market
A paper partly derived from potato starch has been launched by Antalis.

GPT to launch LamiDesk powered flatbed laminator
Wide format distributor GPT will debut a new range of flatbed laminators from German manufacturer Ilatec, the LamiDesk, which it claims are the first to use a powered roller, later this month.

Triple install brings in new business for Prestige Press
Three new finishing machines are bringing in new business for a Buckinghamshire family printer.

Horizon landscape finishing line rounds up 1.2m investment
Cheshire commercial printer Johnsons of Nantwich has rounded off a 1.2m operational overhaul with a Horizon SPF/FC200L booklet production line.

Lichfield Printers in Mohr 80 UK first
Lichfield Printers has taken on the UK's first Mohr 80 Eco guillotine following its busiest ever month.

Encore Machinery launches NewBind Prima
Encore Machinery has launched an entry-level PUR perfect binder which brings the functionality of larger binders to the budget market.

Océ Infinistream on track with demo machine installation
Océ has provided an update on its first packaging press, the Infinistream, and has begun assembling the first demonstration machine in its Customer Experience Centre (CEC), in Poing, Germany.

EFI launches Fiery XF 5.0
EFI has launched the latest version of its Fiery XF RIP and Colour Management Workflow system, the first to support third party superwide-format printers.

Unibind adds crimping to latest binder
Unibind has launched Unibinder 8.2, its first thermal binding machine to be fitted with a crimping tool.

Geerings Print predicts savings with new Ryobi 920
Geerings Print has invested in an SRA1-format Ryobi 920 in a bid to make 70,000 annual savings by switching from its current B1 format machine.

First Expertcut 106 deliveries a hit
Bobst has begun shipping its updated Expertcut 106 PER diecutter following its launch at last year's Drupa.