Kodak calls for tariffs on imported printing plates
Kodak has called for tariffs to be imposed on Chinese and Japanese plate manufacturers that import products into the US, citing “unfairly low prices that significantly undercut” the domestic market.
Northern firms awaits post-HS2 promised improvements
Industry leaders have called for speedy action in redirecting funds from the cancelled HS2 phase 2 project into meaningful improvement to transport links in the North.
Koenig & Bauer unveils new flexo press
Koenig & Bauer has launched the new XD Pro CI Flexo press to meet just-in-time market demands for short-run production agility for added-value sustainable flexible packaging.
Bluestar Print Finishers upgrades with Horizon binder
Bluestar Print Finishers has futureproofed its operations with the installation of a Horizon BQ-500 iCE Binder.
TCW secures HP high-speed inkjet first
TCW Solutions has signed for the UK’s first HP PageWide Advantage 2200 (A2200) high-speed inkjet in a seven-figure investment to punch into the direct mail market.
WestRock turns to Heidelberg for two more mega-presses
WestRock has installed two huge Heidelberg Speedmaster presses – including the world’s biggest long perfector yet with a whopping 20 units – at its European platform.
Potts Print replaces two for one in Agfa Jeti Tauro install
Potts Print has won meaningful gains in productivity while saving on inks and power after replacing two of its wide-format machines with an Agfa Jeti Tauro hybrid press.
Minuteman Press adds Dorchester branch
Dorchester high-street operation Sprint Digital has taken up franchisement with Minuteman Press, eyeing up strong post-Covid expansion.
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper increases thermal paper prices
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe has increased the prices of its Thermoscript thermal papers by “up to 10%”, effective as of Sunday (1 October).
Fujifilm and Infigo partner on Jet Press FP790 web-to-print offering
Fujifilm and Infigo have partnered to enable Fujifilm to provide customers with an extensive web-to-print offering alongside its Jet Press FP790 inkjet press for flexible packaging.
Screen Europe appoints new president
Screen Europe has appointed Osamu Yamagata as its new president.
Newspaper joint venture: industry reacts
Industry players have begun reacting to the momentous news from News UK and DMG Media, which plan to form a joint venture for newspaper production.