North america

FCL Graphics adds Integrated Marketing Group

Chicago area direct mail printer FCL Graphics this week announced it is forming an internal integrated Media Solutions Group to provide cross media solutions for its customer base.

UPDATE: HP says it will not exhibit at Ipex 2014

HP has confirmed it will not be exhibiting at Ipex 2014, a decision described as "disappointing" by the show's organiser Informa Group.

Innolutions launches cloud-based ink presetting tool

US-based web printing control system specialist Innolutions has launched a cloud-based, pay-as-you-go ink presetting system that is compatible with any sheetfed or web offset press.

Two Sides slams Toshiba's National No-Print Day

Pro-paper and print campaign group Two Sides has called Toshiba's planned National No Print Day flawed and suggested it should be withdrawn.

Tall Group sells ID Data Cards to CPI Card Group

CPI Card Group has acquired the operating assets of ID Data Cards from UK security printer the Tall Group of Companies for an undisclosed sum.

Sappi to join Sotheby's Imprint Premier Platform

Print manager Sotheby's Imprint (SI) has announced a global collaboration with Sappi Fine Paper North America.

Kodak, EFI Partner on Prinergy workflow Connectivity Solution

After a year of rigorous testing, Kodak and EFI this week formally announced a connectivity solution between Kodak's Prinergy Workflow and EFI FIERY Digital Servers.

Commercial printer Sandy Alexander beta tests new format Indigo 10000

Clifton, NJ-based commercial printer Sandy Alexander will, this fall, become one of the beta sites for the new B2-format 29.5" sheetfed HP Indigo 10000 digital press as it looks to meet a growing...

Cabot expands Haverhill inkjet pigment dispersion facility

Cabot Corp has announced the completion of a $10 million expansion of its Haverhill, Mass. inkjet facility as it looks to position itself for the expected surge in commercial inkjet production.

Ovation Graphics continues Dallas/Ft. Worth acquisitions

Ovation Graphics is continuing its consolidation in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area as it announced the purchase of Motheral Printing.

QuadDirect upgrades Effingham direct mail facility

Quad/Graphics division QuadDirect this week announced the completion of a multi-million dollar upgrade of its Effingham, IL direct mail facility as it looks to adapt its production to better-targeted...

Xerox turns Drupa leads into sales

Following Drupa 2012, Xerox Global Graphic Communications president Jeff Jacobson has said that the company has started turning leads generated at the show into sales despite the tight economic...