Presses

Whittle Printers managing director Adam Goodwin was enticed away from Heidelbergs by this press's speed and ease of use, reports Philip Chadwick

Pixart.it has expanded its offset litho offering after making its debut press investment, a four-colour Komori LS 29.

Commercial printer Aldridge Print Group (APG) has re-entered the B2 market with a Speedmaster XL 75-5+LX from Heidelberg.

Heidelberg has hit back at concerns that its 800m euro (682m) bailout from the German government will give it a 'competitive advantage' over rivals.

David Hoey, director of family business The Print Shop, says the output of the Intec CP2020 is so fast, it feels like he is printing money, finds Philip Chadwick

Commercial printer Studio Print said it has become a 'one-stop shop' after taking over the site and kit of a fallen neighbouring company.

Colourstream has boosted its productivity by 40% with the installation of a Speedmaster XL 75-10-P as part of a 1.7m investment that also included a Stahlfolder KH 82 and a ST300 saddlestitcher.

Press manufacturers KBA and Manroland have both voiced concern over a state bailout that is to be handed to rival Heidelberg, reported to total 850m euros (720m).

Inkjet looks set to squeeze every other print technology out of the market and large-format UV units are leading the way, says Nosmot Gbadamosi