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A group of Paperlinx investors representing around 5% have made a bid to oust the company's current chairman Harry Boon. [More] Tukaiz cites b2c demand for growth
Chicago-based marketing services productions company Tukaiz announced that it grew sales 8.3% in 2011, with much of that increase due to a rise in both print related businesses such as large-format roll-fed POP, digital print and offset as well as online and social media channels. [More] Xaar dismisses Chinese 'strike' claim
Xaar has dismissed claims made by the former staff of its Chinese subsidiary that they had not resigned, as per Xaar's public statement last week, but were instead "on strike". [More] Quad/Graphics acquires Dallas-based Williamson Printing
In a bid to exploit the lucrative Dallas market for corporate printing, Quad/Graphics announced the acquisition of Williamson Printing, a 128-year-old company with facilities that specialize in short- to medium-run catalogs, case-bound books, direct mail and other promotional products. [More] Delphax to unveil new Elan digital color print series at Drupa
In what it promises will be a game changer in the global high-speed digital color printing market, Minneapolis-based Delphax Technologies said it will unveil its new Elan print systems at May's Drupa 2012 in Germany. [More] Ennis acquires Cenveo's PrintXcel and Printegra document businesses
Looking to solidify its major role in the North American business documents segment, Midlothian, TX-based Ennis has agreed to acquire the PrintXcel and Printegra brands and facilities from Cenveo for an undisclosed sum, both companies announced. [More] Autobond lauds first US install for 36 SUV
UK coating equipment manufacturer Autobond has lauded the first install of a 36 SUV inkjet spot UV machine in North America. [More] Manroland break-up to begin with Augsburg sale
Manroland's administrator has confirmed that the break-up of the German manufacturer will begin on Wednesday (1 February) with the sale of the Augsburg web offset facility. [More] Lucid Dream unveils online PDF editor and pre-flight tool
Lucid Dream Software is beta testing ArtAffirm, a new cloud-based PDF editor, pre-flight and layout tool that will allow printers' clients to pre-flight and correct their own artwork before submitting the print-ready files. [More] EFI launches APPS recruitment drive on back of record growth
EFI has hailed its APPS and inkjet divisions for their "record" performance in its 2011 results and launched a US-wide recruitment drive for print consultants to join its professional services team. [More] New Semper Survey points to growing optimism among US printers
After several rocky years, a new survey of US commercial printers by Semper International found some genuine optimism about the market going forward, with many companies looking to add staff after a Q4 that found them meeting their sales targets and in many cases increasing profits. [More] Xerox Announces Large Standard Register iGen 4 Purchase
In what has to be a heartening sign for press manufacturers, Xerox announced that Dayton, OH-based Standard Register has purchased eight iGen 4 EXP Presses and installed them in five of its print centers across the US. [More] USPS Offers Direct Mailers '2nd Ounce Free'
Looking to boost commercial use of First-Class Mail, the US Postal Service this week launched its new "2nd Ounce Free" pricing program that enables direct mailers to send letters weighing up to two ounces for the one-ounce postage rate. [More] AlphaGraphics parts company with CEO Cushing
AlphaGraphics has abruptly parted company with chief executive officer Kevin Cushing. [More] Prinovis in Bertelsmann's €1.2bn Arvato print spin off
Bertelsmann has announced plans to spin off its gravure and international print businesses, including Prinovis, into a separate €1.2bn (£1bn) print division. [More] HP's FB225 wide-format UV Scitex ink meets indoor use criteria
HP has revealed that its newly-launched Scitex FB225 ink adheres to AgBB criteria, which evaluates VOC emissions of indoor building products. [More] Kodak identifies core businesses as it pitches for $950m financing
Kodak has singled out digital printing and packaging solutions as being among its most valuable growth businesses, as part of its pitch to potential investors. [More] Fespa Digital 2012 to put sustainability in the spotlight
Fespa's head of events and new media Duncan MacOwan has said that next month's show is an ideal place for printers to develop or expand their sustainability programmes. [More] Dynagram targets Kodak Preps users with discount offer
Dynagram, developer of the DynaStrip and InpO2 imposition software, has capitalised on Kodak's Chapter 11 filing by announcing a 50% discount for users switching from Kodak Preps, which it has claimed is under-supported. [More] Xaar staff in China resign over alleged "unfair treatment"
Xaar has confirmed that all staff at its China office have resigned over "unfair treatment" of themselves and customers, allegations the manufacturer refutes. [More]
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