Global Graphics Acquires Xitron

ANN ARBOR, MI and CAMBRIDGE, UK—Xitron, a leading independent developer of Harlequin RIP and workflow products for commercial, flexo, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, has been acquired by Harlequin RIP manufacturer Global Graphics PLC from Vanguard Graphics International (VGI). A nearly 30-year Harlequin OEM, Xitron is one of Global Graphics’ longest standing partners. “Xitron is … Continued

Jeff Jacobson Named CEO at Electronics For Imaging (EFI)

FREMONT, CA—Electronics For Imaging Inc (EFI) announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson, a 30-year veteran of the digital imaging and industrial technology sector, as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Jacobson will retain his position as executive chairman. Jacobson succeeds Bill Muir, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Prior to joining EFI, Jacobson served as … Continued

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

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

Mark Andy Announces A New Print Products Business Division

ST. LOUIS, MO—Mark Andy Inc. officially formed a new division called Mark Andy Print Products to meet customers’ needs for printing supplies, consumables and small equipment components. This new division of Mark Andy Inc. provides a broad offering of a variety of flexo and offset items including prepress, pressroom and post-press supplies–just about anything a … Continued