Not by the book
As costs are forced down, larger book printers are having to get involved ever higher in the supply chain, while small operators are bringing their specialist knowledge into play, writes Jon Severs
Product of the week: Atlantic Zeiser Gamma 70
Fespa exhibitions are normally thought of as being exclusively wide-format events, and even the most Lilliputian printer wouldn't describe something with a maximum print width of 70.5mm as...
Currency war improves UK book print outlook
A major power shift in the global book printing industry could be on the horizon as a result of new technology, transport costs and rising wages in South East Asia.
Epson accused of hidden costs over low-cost remote proofer
Epson has been accused of misleading printers about the total cost of using its desktop Stylus Pro 4900, which is available with an internal spectrophotometer, as a remote proofing device.
Stahlfolder speeds up Wincanton workload
Commercial printer Wincanton Press has invested in a Stahlfolder KH66 combination folder to keep its finishing department up to date with its press hall.
Price should not be your only criterion
Jo Francis tracks down solutions to your technical troubles
Buyers' guide: MIS
With competition for every scrap of print business extremely fierce at the moment, measuring and understanding costs and being able to respond quickly to customer demands is even more important than...
Tried & tested: Komori Lithrone S29
The development of the B2 plus Komori Lithrone S29 series was an extension of the highly automated B1 Lithrone S40 series and the B2 Lithrone 28 series.
Me & my: Ricoh Ready4Print Colour Server
Paul Houghton, managing director of Spalding-based Abbey Print, explains how this software has improved profitability
Reader reaction: How important is sustainability when buying paper?
While few would challenge the need to be sustainable, we ask if it is the main priority
Muller Martini saddlestitcher saves energy
Finishing equipment manufacturer Muller Martini has launched the Tempo 220 saddlestitcher.
Ramu Ramanathan highlights "few things they don't tell us about printing"
The past few days, I've been attending seminars, conferences, closed-door briefings - and a pattern is emerging. Let me try to give you a flavour, with some of the comments: