Presses
Shere Print buys UK's first Indigo WS6600 digital press
Newly formed packaging company Shere Print is to install the UK's first HP Indigo WS6600 digital press for the production of digital, narrow web packaging solutions.
KBA appoints former Manroland service specialist to new services division
KBA UK has appointed ex-Manroland support specialist Paul Guy to project manage its newly-created service and spare parts unit, which is targeting Manroland customers.
EVC Graphic Design & Print installs Speedmaster SX 74
EVC Graphic Design & Print has become the latest company to invest into Heidelberg's new Speedmaster SX platform, with the installation of an SX 74 press.
GWP named UK's first ISO 12647-2 certified label printer
Gavin Watson Printers (GWP) has become the UK's first label production business to attain the ISO 12647-2 colour management certification through Heidelberg.
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).
Solopress invests in new digital and litho kit
Solopress has installed a second Xerox iGen 4 digital press, part of the commercial printer's strategy to boost capacity.
Hans Gronhi acquires Japanese press manufacturer Shinohara
Chinese B3 press manufacturer Hans Gronhi has acquired Japanese rival Shinohara, which filed for bankruptcy protection at the beginning of the year.
KJB boosts turnover and eyes expansion with Komori press spend
KJB has boosted turnover by 20% after moving into B2 press production with the installation of a five-colour Komori Lithrone S29.
Heidelberg targets carbon-neutral Drupa presence
Heidelberg will use carbon offsetting to make its entire Drupa stand 100% carbon neutral as it looks to highlight its role in helping printers to become more environmentally friendly.
Pilling Printers boosts offset output with Ryobi press spend
Pilling Printers has responded to a growing demand for full-colour production with an investment in a four-colour Ryobi 524GE press.
Trelleborg to launch Vulcan Synthesis Evo sleeve at Drupa
Trelleborg will use Drupa to launch the newest addition to its Vulcan range of offset printing sleeves, the Vulcan Synthesis Evo, which is designed for use in the heatset sector.