Drupa 2012 draws to a close

A feeling of renewal was apparent as Drupa 2012 drew to a close, with some viewing it as the "evolution Drupa" where digital printing became mainstream.

Chesapeake buys fifth Lithrone in two years at Drupa

Chesapeake has continued its investment programme into its pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging division after signing for a six-colour Komori Lithrone GX 40.

Firstan takes a nanographic 'leap of faith'

Packaging manufacturer Firstan said it has "taken a leap of faith" in investing in the UK's first Landa S10 nanographic press for the folding carton market.

Kodak's Eric Owen adds European role as Mark Clark retires

Kodak worldwide VP of sales and business development Eric Owen has taken on the additional role of European digital print system VP following Mark Clark's retirement at the beginning of April.

Tamar Labels eyes international growth with Labelit acquisition

Tamar Labels is aiming to hit the £4m turnover mark next year after acquiring Irish self adhesive label printing company Labelit for an undisclosed sum.

Purbrooks invests in Horizon StichLiner

Corporate print specialist Purbrooks has concluded a £1m investment programme by investing in a Horizon StitchLiner from Intelligent Finishing Systems to run alongside its Muller Martini.



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FM Brooks announces 'industrial printing' show

FM Brooks announces 'industrial printing' show

16 May 2012

FM Brooks, the organiser of the upcoming EcoPrint Europe Live 2012 tradeshow, has unveiled InPrint, a new event targeted at the "industrial printing sector".

 
 
Baldwin launches aimed at cutting waste

Baldwin launches aimed at cutting waste

16 May 2012

Automation systems and consumables manufacturer Baldwin (Hall 16, stand A23) has used drupa as the springboard for a raft of new ancillary products aimed at reducing waste and solvent consumption.

 
 
Innovation and investment

Innovation and investment

16 May 2012

Drupa 2012 plays a critical role in driving the print and media industries forward worldwide. The key pointer is that print has potential for growth, and the sector is investing heavily in its future.

 
 

HSM vertical baler saves floorspace

16 May 2012

HSM (Hall 16, stand B68) is showcasing a new vertical configuration of its baling press at Drupa, aimed at printers with limited floor space.

 
 

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In Depth

Does green-button machinery portend the death of skill?

Does green-button machinery portend the death of skill?

11 May 2012

Harry Gilmore webs up the film on his Micro B2 single and double-sided film laminator, loads in his sheets of paper and sets the temperature gauge to 120ºC.

 
 
Ten ways to cut your business costs

Ten ways to cut your business costs

11 May 2012

Print firms are no strangers to the discipline of cost reduction. For years, the industry has been caught between the internet, print management firms and increasingly severe recessions. Budgets have fallen, company sales have been hit and, for many ...

 
 
Warming up for 'the Olympics of print': your guide to Drupa 2012

Warming up for 'the Olympics of print': your guide to Drupa 2012

04 May 2012

B2 or not B2? That is the question digital manufacturers have been asking themselves pre-Drupa and - for the most part - they have opted for the affirmative answer. So much so, in fact, that some are already calling Drupa 2012 'the B2 Drupa'. However...

 
 

"I'm more energised and excited than ever": an interview with Benny Landa

02 May 2012

Can Benny Landa do it again? He spearheaded the digital printing revolution in 1993 when he launched his Indigo E-Print 1000, promising "a print run of one". Now, after selling Indigo to HP in 2001, he has sensationally returned to print with Landa D...

 
 

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Me & my... Casematic H46 Pro But for one of printer ABC Imaging's construction firm clients, bidding for a contract with Chester Zoo, this was just the result they were after.

Me & my... Edale Alpha label press Going on a diet at label printer Customark must be tough. Alongside the more perfunctory barcodes, health and safety and toolbox labels whizzing through the company's machines, there's also an onslaught of images of delicious-looking cakes and gooey ...

Star product: Epson SureColor SC-S30600 Epson hopes this eco-solvent unit will win it more business in the sector

Me & my... Xerox 770 Digital Color Press Louise Hodge and her husband Simon, co-owners of self-styled 'single-source marketing agency' Fidelity Solutions, are in a fortunate position. While printers across the country are rushing out to buy in design skills to increase margins with some add...

Star product: Esko Kongsberg XN cutting tables This new series combines the best of existing and new Esko technologies

Me & my... Kodak Prosper 1000 Being an early adopter of technology is not always the easiest position to be in. Take those who rushed to be the first to hold an iPhone 4 back in 2010 only to find that 'holding' said phone was actually the last thing you should do if you wanted to...


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Events

London International Antiquarian Book Fair

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
  • Date: Thu 24 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012
  • Venue: National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX

Print Buyer University

  • Heidelberg
  • Date: Mon 16 Jul 2012 - Fri 20 Jul 2012
  • Venue: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Print Media Academy Kurfürsten-Anlage 52-60 69115 Heidelberg Germany

Cross Media 2012

  • Informa Exhibitions
  • Date: Mon 03 Sep 2012 - Tue 04 Sep 2012
  • Venue: Business Design Centre, London


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