Laminating specialist Seal Graphics has expanded its range of water-based Print Shield (PS) laminates for use in cold, pressure-sensitive applications.

EFI has launched the latest version of its Fiery Central software, aimed at enabling users to streamline production, at Drupa.

Polestar has acquired a second-hand 72pp press and two high-speed binding lines following the asset sell-off from Quebecor World's former Corby plant.

Irish printer Westside Press has signed for a new Komori five-colour B2 Lithrone 29 with coater at this year's Drupa exhibition, which it anticipates will boost capacity by 30%.

Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC) has said it expects Chinese printing to develop rapidly with an expected annual rate of 8% in the coming years.

Specialist label printer Systems Labelling has launched a website to promote its range of products and allow customers to upload artwork online.

Heidelberg has said that it is "encouraged" by the response it has received at Drupa and that interest in sales are in line with expectations.

Gemini Press Group aims to increase the capacity and cut set-up times of its binding operation after signing for a Wohlenberg City 6000E binding line at Drupa

Mortons Print has completed the installation of a second folder for its manroland Uniset 75 web press, it said at Drupa.

More than 450m euro (360m) worth of software, equipment and services were sold during the first half of Drupa, according to newly released figures.