Printing

Heidelberg records 229m loss but targets swift recovery

Heidelberg's restructuring programme has contributed to a 138m (112m) pre-tax loss in the last quarter of its financial year 2011/12, resulting in 229m pre-tax loss for the full year.

Mixed picture at St Ives as print margins are squeezed

St Ives has warned of "further deterioration" in trading conditions across its print operations while praising the performance of its burgeoning marketing services division.

UPDATE: Paperhat buys into multimedia creatives

Print management group Paperhat has bolstered its multimedia offering with the purchase of majority stakes in two London-based creative outfits and revealed that it hopes to make three more...

Solopress reduces delivery lead time

Online print provider Solopress has moved ordering deadlines for its mainland UK next-day delivery service to 2pm.

Cabot expands Haverhill inkjet pigment dispersion facility

Cabot Corp has announced the completion of a $10 million expansion of its Haverhill, Mass. inkjet facility as it looks to position itself for the expected surge in commercial inkjet production.

Ryobi secures first customer for Kodak hybrid litho press

A Japanese commercial printer has become the first customer for Ryobi's hybrid 750 Series B2 offset press, which is factory fitted with Kodak Prosper S5 imprinting heads.

Orchard Press follows up £2m Heidelberg spend with folder investment

Orchard Press has continued its pressroom expansion programme by investing in a Stahlfolder KH 78 combination folder.

Lscher secures promising new prospects during Drupa

CtP manufacturer Lscher has said it generated a wealth of "promising new prospects" during last month's Drupa show in Dsseldorf.

Johnston Press set to close Peterborough printing facility

The regional newspaper group has announced plans to close the city's Oundle Road printing press, which produces the Peterborough Telegraph.

Push Print and Antalis McNaughton team up to create commemorative design book

Branding agency Form has selected Push Print and Antalis McNaughton to collaborate on its 21st anniversary commemorative book.

1st Byte adds Watkiss SpineMaster to its plant list

The London-based digital print provider has bought a Watkiss Spinemaster following the firm's visit to Drupa 2012.

CRP Print & Packaging boosts capacity with new shift pattern

Speciality products group CRP Print & Packaging has maintained its strong momentum in 2012 after moving to a permanent seven-day working pattern.