North america
Optimistic outlook for US commercial print, finds Semper survey
The latest Semper International survey on US commercial print hiring and profitability revealed slow sales in February and March, but a strong rebound in early April amid growing optimism for the...
Las Vegas Color Graphics expands into Midwest
Las Vegas Color Graphics (LVCG) has expanded into the US Midwest, as it looks to leverage its expertise in managing and running print based loyalty programs in Las Vegas to target the growing number...
World Book Night to mark second annual books giveaway
World Book Night will be celebrated tonight with 480,000 books set to be distributed at events across the country by some 20,000 volunteers.
FFEI to launch cloud-based profiling tool at Drupa
FFEI will launch a cloud-based colour management tool, RealPro Colour Cloud, at Drupa next month (Hall 05, C18).
Fujifilm to launch new inkjet web press at Drupa
Fujifilm has announced the surprise launch of an inkjet web press, which it will show as a technology demo at next month's Drupa 2012 exhibition (Hall 08b, A25).
APP 'illegal logging' claim investigated by Indonesian Ministry of Forestry
Pulp and paper producer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) is awaiting an Indonesian Ministry of Forestry report following accusations of illegal logging by Greenpeace.
FedEx Office partner with Google Cloud Print
FedEx Office has partnered with Google to provide small businesses and mobile professionals with the ability to transform digital files into hard copies via Google Cloud Print at more than 1,800 FedEx...
IBT Global merges with Hamilton Printing
Book printer Integrated Book Technology (IBT Global) has merged with Hamilton Printing Company to create a company with more than 160 employees with almost $30 million in annual revenues.
CGX partners with Blurb on short-run bound publications
Houston-based Consolidated Graphics (CGX) this week announced a partnership with San Francisco-based Blurb to enable its nationwide network of commercial printers to create custom-bound publications...
Sotheby's licenses brand to print manager Sotheby's Imprint
Auction house Sotheby's has licensed its name to 'luxury' print management company, Spire, which will now be known as Sotheby's Imprint (SI).
Hamillroad shows impact of Auraia-II DM screening in free sample book
Hamillroad Software is giving away 2,000 copies of a sample book that demonstrates the real world impact of its revolutionary Auraia-II digitally modulated (DM) screening technology.
Esko owner to buy X-Rite Pantone in $625m deal
Danaher Corporation has made a cash offer for X-Rite, owner of design industry color provider Pantone, with the deal for the colour management specialist broadly welcomed by shareholders and senior...