HP makes 3D printing in full colour possible for SMEs

Door Arthur Lubbers | 21/02/2018

HP brings 3D printing within reach with the extension of its Jet Fusion portfolio, also for SMEs. It can print 3D parts in full colour. The new Jet Fusion 500/300 series 3D printers has been added to the HP´s Jet Fusion 3D print portfolio range. 3D print technology for printing parts in colour and black/white.…

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Heidelberg offers pay per use pricing

Door Marco den Engelsman | 09/02/2018

Heidelberg has more than 100 potential customers lined up for its new subscription pay-per-use business model, and is also targeting the offering at printers using presses from competitors. The manufacturer is rolling out the subscription service as part of its “Heidelberg goes digital” business strategy, and is actively targeting printers that have a clear growth…

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Paper mill Scheufelen in bankruptcy

Door Marco den Engelsman | 08/02/2018

Another German paper mill in trouble. At the end of last month we wrote about paper mill Feldmuhle in Uetersen (near Hamburg, Germany) going into bankruptcy. Now followed by the announcement of paper mill Scheufellen declaring bankruptcy. Scheufelen in Lenningen employs 340 people. Scheufelen had a turnover last year of 83 million with a production…

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Highlights of the WhatTheyThink Printing Forecast 2018

Door Rob van den Braak | 06/02/2018

WhatTheyThink’s Forecast 2018 report, by Dr. Joe Webb and Richard Romano provides detailed analysis of the most recent Print Business Outlook Survey, the latest industry economic data and macroeconomic trends, as well as industry and cultural technological trends to look out for in 2018. By Richard Romano Published: February 5, 2018 Last fall, the Economics…

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Famous print street Chicago loses last print shop

Door Marco den Engelsman | 02/02/2018

What Harlem is for the Dutch graphic industry, Chicago used to be for the North American print world. In the halcyon days that is, because the last print shop in the famous Printer Row, the street with numerous print shops, will cease to exist. Since 1880 Clark Street in Chicago had a flourishing print industry…

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Koenig & Bauer widening financial scope for profitable growth

Door Marco den Engelsman | 25/01/2018

official press release: With the signing of the contract for a syndicated credit facility, Koenig & Bauer has completed a further step in its goal of reinforcing its stability and financial strength. At the same time, the printing press manufacturer is widening its financial scope for stepping up its profitable growth and for utilising strategic…

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Bell and Howell acquires new trump card for production mail with Gunther International

Door Rob van den Braak | 15/01/2018

With the acquisition of Gunther International mail specialist Bell and Howell will be getting a solid hold on the fast growing production mail market. Gunther International builds and develops software for bulk mails for the insurance and banking industries. The product line integrates seamlessly with the extensive product range Bell and Howell already have. Read…

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New offices for Océ

Door Rob van den Braak | 08/01/2018

Printer manufacturer Océ will start building a new HQ in Venlo in May 2018. The new premises will house 550 employees. Construction company BAM will build the offices. This had already been announced in 2015, with the idea that the build would be finished in 2017. Océ signed the contract with BAM on 2 January,…

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