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EFI looks to acquisitions and OEM launches in 2013
EFI is anticipating an uptick in its cyclical Fiery business driven by new product launches, including a new Xerox device that was "secretly" shown at last months' EFI Connect user conference.
Xerox in twin colour press launch
Xerox has announced two new digital print engines aimed at in-plants, high street and commercial printers producing jobs ranging from photobooks and brochures to DM and catalogues.
Falling run lengths a challenge for paper sector, says Mohawk
The shift to short-run offset and digital jobs is not only changing the landscape for commercial printing, it's also triggering a shift in the paper industry, according to Mohawk Paper chairman/ceo...
Taylor appointed Kinetic UK CEO
Global out of home media planner and buyer Kinetic Worldwide has named Stuart Taylor as UK chief executive.
Kodak publishes 2013-17 forecast
Kodak has published its financial projections for the next five years in a presentation for creditors as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
RR Donnelley shutters another facility
Chicago-based RR Donnelley told workers and Wisconsin state officials that it will be closing its Greenville, WI facility on 26 April, resulting in the loss of 47 jobs.
Ferrostaal points to positives in Ryobi Mitsubishi joint venture
Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions North America has highlighted the potential upside of a combined Ryobi and Mitsubishi offset press business after the pair signed a letter of intent this week.
Mitsubishi and Ryobi to form joint venture
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Packaging Machinery and Ryobi are planning a joint venture that could result in the marriage of their sheetfed offset press operations worldwide.
EFI highlights importance of client interaction at Connect
EFI chief executive Guy Gecht urged printers to "look outside" for the answers to their business challenges at this week's EFI Connect user conference in Las Vegas.
Quad/Graphics completes Vertis acquisition
Sussex, WI-based Quad/Graphics this week finalised its acquisition of direct marketing powerhouse Vertis out of bankruptcy for a net amount of $170m.
Kodak bankruptcy judge approves 'disappointing' patent sale
Kodak has received court approval for the $525m (327m) sale of its digital imaging patents, once valued at more than $2.5bn, although the judge admitted to being "disappointed in the price".
Memjet gets into MPS for office printing
San Diego-based Memjet this week announced a move into managed print services for small to medium size businesses, alongside its continued push in the wide-format and labelling space.