Germany

Axel Springer has ordered a further 19 Kodak Prosper S30 inkjet printheads from Manroland Web Systems as it continues to roll out its hybrid printing investment across all of its German printing...

Manroland AG's Plauen facility has closed after negotiations with potential investors collapsed.

Alfred Rothlaender is to leave his temporary role as head of Manroland Sheetfed Systems at the end of the year.

German OEM manufacturer BDT has signed a $50m (£30m) four-year deal to supply its Tornado paper transport technology for use in two of HP Indigo's new B2 digital presses.

Axel Springer is set to become one of the world's biggest users of hybrid inkjet printing systems by next summer.

Mathias Bauerle (MB) has been saved from closure by a buyout team including its existing management team, UK distributor and an unnamed Swiss investor.

KBA is to merge its Trennfeld plant into its main Wrzburg facility 16 miles away, a move it said would save several million euros a year but lead to "almost all" 220 staff being offered new roles.

GFSmith has added Scheufelen's Heaven 42 to its range, replacing Robert Horne as the exclusive stockist for the premium matt coated grade.

Landa Digital Printing will not exhibit at Ipex if Drupa shifts its next show date to 2015.

Die cutter and folder-gluer manufacturer Kama has included its first "machine finder" tool on its revamped website it claims.

Manroland Sheetfed is to cut more than 10% of its workforce in Germany, according to local reports.