North america

First Edge expands with Atlanta-based Print1 Direct

Looking to build out a national network focused on data management as well as printing, Milwaukee, WI-based First Edge Solutions has acquired Print1 Direct, an Atlanta-based provider of POD, direct...

Seebridge Media formed out of Ideal Printers/PrintMailers merger

To boost scale in the competitive Houston commercial printing market, local companies Ideal Printers and PrintMailers announced this week they are merging to form Seebridge Media.

Standard Finishing installs Hunkeler and Horizon kit following short-run surge

Thanks in part of a surge in short-run printing, Andover, MA-based post-press and paper handling equipment reseller Standard Finishing Systems this week announced several new installs of Hunkeler and...

AdGraphics president Rich Thompson crowned Fespa print champion 2012

AdGraphics president Rich Thompson has been announced as the World Print Champion for the Fespa Hall of Fame 2012, fending off competition from 400 printers worldwide.

Xerox sets out to inspire printers

Xerox (313) is aiming to inspire printers with new opportunities to grow their business at GOA.

GOA day two round-up

News tidbits from day two of Miami's Graphics of the Americas event

Different shades of green

It's not what you've got, it's what you do with it that counts. This statement could apply to many things in life, but one area where it's particularly pertinent is environmental credentials held by...

OwnX seeks Speedstar partners

OwnX Technologies (337) is actively seeking business partners at GOA to help promote the SpeedStar 3000 inkjet label printer.

KIP gives C7800 US premiere

KIP America (1111) is using GOA to mark the official US launch of its new C7800 toner-based, wide-format colour printer for short-run, quick turnaround poster printing.

Twin US premieres for Global

Global PrePress Systems is showcasing its Galaxy Cadet 50 small format CTP and Chameleon BenchPress digital printer for the first time in the US at GOA 2012.

Global advertising spend to increase in 2012, but print faces challenges ahead

The global spend on print as part of the wider advertising mix is likely to "deteriorate further" despite a predicted 4.9% increase in advertising spend during 2012.

Komori announces digital partnership with Konica Minolta

Komori has made its foray into the digital print production market after signing a global sales agreement with digital manufacturer Konica Minolta.