Inkjet

FFEI challenges Esko DeskPack with RealPro ToolKit launch
Following customer feedback to its range of packaging pre-press tools launched at Drupa FFEI has launched a modular suite of Illustrator plug-ins, RealPro Toolkit.

Josero promises to halve ink costs for Arizona and Acuity users
Triangle's aftermarket inks for the Oc Arizona and Fujifilm Acuity flatbed printers, promising inks cost savings of 50%, have been launched in the UK.

Investors buy into Hollanders for textile printing push
A stake in Dutch digital textile printer manufacturer Hollanders Printing Systems (HPS) has been bought by two private investors as part of a growth strategy.

EFI looks to acquisitions and OEM launches in 2013
EFI is anticipating an uptick in its cyclical Fiery business driven by new product launches, including a new Xerox device that was "secretly" shown at last months' EFI Connect user conference.

Spandex simplifies ordering and admin with integrated catalogue and MIS
Spandex has launched a product catalogue called Essentials, to simplify selecting and ordering for the most commonly ordered consumables, and integrated them with its Worksmart MIS to streamline admin...

Wifag ceases direct Virtu sales in EU
Wifag-Polytype Group (WPG) has restructured and refocused its wide-format printer division, ceasing direct sales in Europe and focused its R&D efforts on packaging and industrial applications rather...

RTI moves into hardware with Memjet-based WinJet Vortex launches
Reprographic Technology International (RTI) has launched a range of Memjet inkjet technology-based printers including wide-format, cut-sheet and envelope, and label printers next month.

Fujifilm highlights importance of ink with £3m factory expansion
Fujifilm has invested £3m in additional UV inkjet manufacturing capacity at its Broadstairs, Kent factory.

Fujifilm launches corrugated onslaught with enhanced ink and Onset
Fujifilm plans to drive the digitisation of corrugated board print market by improving the productivity and cost effectiveness of digital print for higher volume work with new ink and hardware.

PrintCaf franchise launched for young professionals print needs
GDL has launched PrintCaf, a print franchise aimed at students and young professionals, which it claims offers "a modern high-performance friendly and helpful print environment".

Mondi to launch pigmented paper for improved dye ink printing
Mondi will use the Hunkeler Innovationdays next month to spearhead a push into the continuous feed digital print market, and revealed that it is working on papers that match the properties of coated...

EFI showcases product roadmap at Connect
Inkjet products will have grown to become more than half of EFI's business when the group unveils its year-end results next week.