Europe
Roland DG Irish arm to merge with UK
Wide-format kit manufacturer Roland DG (UK) has integrated the Irish operations of its business into the UK company, following strong growth in the Irish market.
IPC Media offers 10m contract out to tender
IPC Media is launching a print tender for the bulk of its Southbank and Ignite titles that could lead to production of Marie Claire returning to the UK.
Sun Chemical appoints new sales director
Ink giant Sun Chemical has appointment Tony Palmer as sales director for the packaging, commercial sheetfed and screen divisions in UK and Ireland.
ColourBooks targets smaller publishers following Rapida 162a buy
Irish book printer ColourBooks is aiming to boost its business academic and educational book output by up to 70% after taking delivery of an eight-colour KBA Rapida 162a.
Sappi expands uncoated grades after M-real acquisition
Sappi Fine Paper Europe has expanded its portfolio to include uncoated grades Tauro and Cento, following the paper manufacturer's acquisition of four former M-real mills.
KBA posts 31.1m first-quarter loss
Press manufacturer KBA has reported a 35.2m euro (31.1m) first-quarter loss as the "slack demand" that defined the last quarter of 2008 continued into 2009.
Fespa Digital sees wide-format giants launch range of flatbeds
A battle for the highest performance UV flatbed wide-format press broke out at last week's Fespa Digital.
Blanc Canvas expands substrate range at Fespa
Wide-format substrate specialist Blanc Canvas has showcased its expanded range that includes sheet metal and fabric at Fespa Digital 2009.
Eckart appeals to packaging market with metallic inkjet ink range
Eckart has claimed a breakthrough in digital inking technologies, demonstrating a range of metallic inkjet inks at Fespa Digital 2009.
RSDB to shed 20% of workforce as it warns of 'significant loss'
European print giant RSDB, the parent company of Roto Smeets, plans to shed 450 jobs across Europe as it said it would make a "significant" loss this year.
Fespa begins build-up to 2010 main event
The build-up to Fespa 2010 has begun with the orgqanisers announcing two new Fabric and Finishing areas for the Munich event.
Research predicts 'strong growth' in outdoor advertising
Outdoor advertising is expected to register "a strong growth" in the coming years, driven in part by the adoption of digital technology, according to the latest market report from Research and...