Digital printing

Azonprinter to debut Leather Matrix at Fespa

Croatian inkjet manufacturer Azonprinter will debut its latest machine, the Azon Leather Matrix, at Fespa 2018 where it will be running live.

Judge puts block on Xerox-Fujifilm deal

Darwin Deason’s lawsuit has resulted in a US court order putting a temporary block on Xerox’s sale to Fujifilm.

Bakergoodchild takes on Tharstern as first MIS

Bakergoodchild has opted for a Tharstern MIS to streamline and unify its production workflow.

Under-pressure Xerox asks for better terms

A high-profile campaign by two investors to get the terms of the Xerox-Fujifilm takeover improved appears to be bearing fruit – Xerox has asked to renegotiate the deal currently on the table.

Ruddocks buys Polar 92 cutter with jogger

Ruddocks Design & Print has taken on a Polar 92 N Plus guillotine with two stacklifts and a jogger to enhance its cutting capabilities.

Hybrid Uteco/Kodak press reaches commercialisation

Uteco Group and Kodak are poised to install the first hybrid Sapphire Evo press for flexible packaging, featuring Kodak’s Stream inkjet technology.

Inkless raises €1m for printing without cartridges

Dutch start-up Inkless has secured a €1m (£870,000) funding package to produce a system for printing without ink, toner or cartridges.

Fresh foray in Xerox takeover row

Investors Darwin Deason and Carl Icahn have launched a fresh offensive in their bid to derail Xerox’s proposed sale to Fujifilm, with Deason filing an amended lawsuit as part of an ongoing attempt to...

Solopress ramps up with multimillion-pound spend

Solopress is in the final stages of a multimillion-pound investment programme to boost capacity to keep up with demand and shape itself for future growth.

MBO team targets growth as XIC founder steps aside

XIC managing director Bill Fawcett has sold the business he founded 32 years ago to an MBO team led by director of operations Murray Alexander.

Global Graphics launches new inkjet screen apps

Global Graphics Software is endeavouring to iron out the kinks of inkjet printing with the release of two new screen software applications that improve performance on a range of substrates.

Keyboard invests in HP and Zünd wide-format kit

Exhibition and events specialist Keyboard Group has taken on a brace of HP Latex 1500 wide-format printers and a Zünd G3 3XL3200 to rejuvenate and expand its offering.