Mark Andy Acquires Presstek

ST. LOUIS, MO—Mark Andy, the total solutions partner to the label and packaging industry, announced its acquisition of Presstek, a well-known global supplier of DI (direct imaging) offset plates and presses, CTP solutions and world-class service for commercial and in-plant customers. With the Presstek acquisition, Mark Andy now serves as one of the only full-complement … Continued

Zecher Strengthens Partnership with OEMs

PADERBORN, Germany—For many years, Zecher has worked intensively together with all well-known machine manufacturers from the areas of flexible packaging, label printing, offset, coating and corrugated cardboard. Three years ago, Zecher established a Key Account Management especially for this customer segment in order to offer in-depth support, which is adapted to the special requirements of … Continued

Xitron Celebrates 4,500 Shipped Screen Interface Kits

ANN ARBOR, MI—Xitron, a leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital, and high speed inkjet printing, has now shipped more than 4,500 units of its Screen interface kit. The interface allows PT-R owners to use any RIP or workflow they choose when driving their computer to plate system. “All installation scenarios are … Continued

Gallus Rebrands as Heidelberg Web Carton Converting

PHILADELPHIA, PA—The former Gallus Stanz- und Druckmaschinen, GmbH and Gallus Printing Machinery Corporation (the North American Agents) have been integrated into the packaging business of Heidelberg and renamed Heidelberg Web Carton Converting. All contact phone numbers and emails remain the same (including the “Gallus-group” email suffix). Sales and service personnel are the same, and customers will … Continued

Heidelberg Acquires Gallus

The management board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), with the approval of its supervisory board, has elected to acquire Gallus Holding AG, parent company of Gallus, a leading supplier in the packaging industry for labels and folding boxes. The planned complete takeover of Gallus Holding AG accelerates the development and use of Heidelberg’s digital products in … Continued

Bailey Strengthens QBF’s North American Team

COLOGNE, Germany—Quick Brown Fox GmbH (QBF), a leading supplier of business management software for the packaging prepress industry, is happy to announce thatit has added a new person in North America. Ron Bailey has joined the QBF team as solutions analyst and will be supporting existing customers. Ron will assist QBF in market development for … Continued