Product News

Ricoh to expand Pro VC range with 70000 model

Ricoh has announced its new Pro VC70000 high-speed inkjet printer with the intent to set a “new benchmark” in quality on offset-coated papers.

ArtSystems rolls out Xativa wallpaper

Distributor ArtSystems has introduced a new wallpaper to its Xativa range of wide-format media.

Uchida deal expands Morgana offering

Morgana Systems has taken on the UK master reseller/importer role for Uchida finishing kit as it looks to increase the Japanese manufacturer's UK presence and shorten delivery times.

Sharp launches new light production colour printers

Sharp has launched two light production colour printers that it said are more user-friendly and offer improved productivity than their predecessors.

HP introduces One Package workflow for digital corrugated market

HP has launched a new workflow suite for its PageWide series of corrugated presses, One Package, to smooth the transition of corrugated converters into the digital market.

Fujifilm UK launches new plate business model

Fujifilm UK has launched a new litho plate management business model that it said will allow printers to cost-effectively manage or outsource their plate production.

Fujifilm unveils food-safe ink for Jet Press 720S

Fujifilm Europe has revealed it is to launch a new food-safe ink for its Jet Press 720S that it claims will make the machine the first B2 digital printer approved for primary food packaging...

Tharstern launches Layout Library MIS feature

MIS developer Tharstern has launched a new tool to enable printers to teach their MIS how to lay down impositions in the correct way for their equipment and processes.

Reprocad launches Memjet-powered packaging press in UK

Reprocad has launched what claimed was the first Memjet-powered roll-to-roll, wide-web, single-pass inkjet press for flexible packaging applications.

CSL Digital launches entry-level LED UV

Wide-format kit and consumables supplier CSL Digital is targeting small- to medium-sized printers with a new entry-level UV LED wide-format printer.

Velox targets UK with industrial DTS printer

Velox has singled out the UK as a major target for what it claims is the world’s only mass production direct-to-shape (DTS) digital decorator for the rigid packaging industry.

Specle launches xColor colour conversion service

Specle has launched a new cloud-based colour management system (CMS) in order to “democratise” the availability of conversion.

Shawpak targets £3m turnover with thermoformer range

Shawpak has initiated a major drive to increase its turnover to £3m within the year and to sell 100 of its thermoforming machines annually by 2020.

Kodak latest to raise plate prices

Kodak is set to raise the price of its offset printing plates by up to 9% after the escalating cost of aluminium became "too great to bear".

New Solution and Mtex launch new machines

New Solution Engineering and its sister company Mtex have launched a raft of new machines, including a flatbed digital corrugated printer for custom packaging.