Printers

QuadTech's Digital Ink System to improve quality and cut costs
QuadTech has launched a computer-controlled volume ink metering tool after acquiring the intellectual property from US-based Controls Group Inc.

Fujifilm unveils second generation Pro-VN plate at Ifra
Fujifilm has launched the second iteration of its Brillia Pro-VN lo-chem newspaper plate at the annual Ifra Expo newspaper and media technology show.

RDI reveals investment plan following awards triumph
Real Digital International (RDI) capped a year in which it posted record profits with a triumphant return to the PrintWeek Awards on Monday night.

Printed.com launches MailShot Manager
MailShot Manager, a direct mail customer database, printing and delivery service, was launched by Printed.com on Monday (22 October).

Newsweek move to digital only not tipping point for US print publications
<i>Newsweek</i>'s decision to cull its print edition triggered surprisingly little concern in the US print community, with even its printer, Quad/Graphics stating that it will have little impact on...
SGS International buys Stevenson Color
Louisville, KY-based SGS International this week announced its Southern Graphics Systems subsidiary had acquired Stevenson Color of Cincinnati, OH as it looks to continue to expand beyond packaging...

Sprint Print staff in WWII grenade scare
Workers at Sprint Print in Preston were taken to hospital after being hit by fumes from a stockpile of World War 2 grenades, last Thursday (18 October).

Tangent announces £10m Goodprint acquisition
Tangent Communications, owner of Printed.com, is set to acquire rival web-to-print business Goodprint UK, for an aggregate consideration of £10.2m in a deal that represents a "step change" for the...

Tradeprint.co.uk targets W2P growth with 3.5m Heidelberg spend
Tradeprint.co.uk has targeted growth and reduced turnaround times after investing 3.5m with Heidelberg.

David Holland steps down at Goodhead
Goodhead Group chief executive David Holland surprised colleagues and customers by announcing his retirement at this week's PrintWeek Awards.

Zombie businesses threaten UK recovery
The economic recovery is being held back by zombie SMEs, a UK insolvency firm has warned.

The Print Centre makes 95,000 triple finishing investment
DS Repro, trading as The Print Centre, has invested 95,000 in finishing equipment to enhance its envelope inserting capabilities.