Penny Culverhouse has a background in paper, print and publishing markets and previously worked for Harlow leaflet and flyer printer Frontline Marketing. “This job will allow me to apply the knowledge I have built up in a highly commercial environment,” said Culverhouse, who will report to managing director Peter Benton. She said marketing at Technotrans used to be shared but the new approach meant a dedicated role would give more focus to campaigns that would include e-shots and a higher degree of customer contact. Benton said: “Penny brings a new and fresh approach to the marketing role. She is taking a mixed marketing approach to ensure our customers are kept informed of our news and developments. “Emailing is good but we need to be talking to people much more. We are pushing more heavily on maintenance: businesses are making their equipment last longer,” he added. “We will keep people updated on upgrades, new product development and new legislation on areas such as refrigeration,” said Benton whose 18-staff company makes just under £3m turnover. “So if people need to make a purchasing decision, they can make an informed choice in good time.”...

Penny Culverhouse has a background in paper, print and publishing markets and previously worked for Harlow leaflet and flyer printer Frontline Marketing. “This job will allow me to apply the knowledge I have built up in a highly commercial environment,” said Culverhouse, who will report to managing director Peter Benton. She said marketing at Technotrans used to be shared but the new approach meant a dedicated role would give more focus to campaigns that would include e-shots and a higher degree of customer contact. Benton said: “Penny brings a new and fresh approach to the marketing role. She is taking a mixed marketing approach to ensure our customers are kept informed of our news and developments. “Emailing is good but we need to be talking to people much more. We are pushing more heavily on maintenance: businesses are making their equipment last longer,” he added. “We will keep people updated on upgrades, new product development and new legislation on areas such as refrigeration,” said Benton whose 18-staff company makes just under £3m turnover. “So if people need to make a purchasing decision, they can make an informed choice in good time.”...

The platform allows users to manage, review, proof and approve graphic arts content within an online Amazon Cloud Service-hosted soft-proofing environment. Multimedia file support will be offered by the end of the year. “It is cloud-based – there’s no software or hardware to install and users do not need anything more than a web browser. Unlike other solutions CoZone offers no restriction on user numbers, file sizes or even storage,” said product manager Marcus Wright. He added: “CoZone Collaborate has been developed from the ground up so it meets the needs of people looking for a cost-effective, scalable and easy-to-use system for collaborating, reviewing, proofing and approving media files prior to production.” While CoZone Collaborate provides a soft-proofing and approval toolkit, future GMG CoZone modules to be released will incorporate connections to GMG-calibrated hard-copy output devices for end-to-end workflow. “Consumers have embraced cloud-based solutions for the storage, management and retrieval of their data, be it music, photos, documents or films and they now want the same flexibility in the workplace,” said Wright. “The way that jobs are produced, and the growing expectations of customers, mean that the industry has to sit up and take note. Adopting a more distributed and collaborative methodology that exploits the clear benefits of the cloud when producing content means easier, faster and more streamlined output, which is good for the industry as a whole.”...

Apex originally hoped a UK demonstration model of the B2-format, space-saving offset-litho press would arrive last autumn, but the delivery was delayed. The compact model, which is ready for demo at Apex’s Hemel Hempstead showroom, features a Ryobi PCS-K control system above a new low-pile delivery section and new-style footboards. “It is built on the foundation of the 750 series, which is long and well established all over the world,” sales and marketing director Neil Handforth said of the device, which has a guide price of £480,000. “Ryobi wanted a machine more accessible for the smaller print shops wanting to move up a size or those with B2 kit wanting shorter runs but tight on space. This is 20% smaller than a 750 series machine and is just short of 8m long. “But the important thing to remember is that although this is a compact press, underneath the covers it’s still a 750 series heavy-duty machine with the same inking power, up to 600 micron.” Handforth said: “In spite of the number of digital products launched into the B2 sector at Drupa, we are convinced offset still has a significant role to play.” The 760E press prints up to 13,000sph, 2,000sph slower than the entry-level 780E and the 750. Handling paper sizes through to 765mm x 600mm the device has a maximum printing area of 765 x 545mm for the S type machine, and 765 x 580mm for the XL. A double-diameter impression cylinder and transfer drum aid stable and efficient paper transport, even with heavier stocks, according to the manufacturer. Similar to the 780E and 750 models, the 760E can handle paper thicknesses from 0.04-0.6mm in straight mode or up to 0.4mm in perfecting. Other features include semi-automatic plate changing and continuous dampening, and an ultrasonic double-sheet detector. Additionally, following the Kodak/Ryobi partnership announced at Drupa, the device can be specified with Kodak Prosper digital inkjet printheads to provide a hybrid printing system. The device will be on display at the Print Efficiently event at Apex’s Hemel Hempstead showroom in October....

Apex originally hoped a UK demonstration model of the B2-format, space-saving offset-litho press would arrive last autumn, but the delivery was delayed. The compact model, which is ready for demo at Apex’s Hemel Hempstead showroom, features a Ryobi PCS-K control system above a new low-pile delivery section and new-style footboards. “It is built on the foundation of the 750 series, which is long and well established all over the world,” sales and marketing director Neil Handforth said of the device, which has a guide price of £480,000. “Ryobi wanted a machine more accessible for the smaller print shops wanting to move up a size or those with B2 kit wanting shorter runs but tight on space. This is 20% smaller than a 750 series machine and is just short of 8m long. “But the important thing to remember is that although this is a compact press, underneath the covers it’s still a 750 series heavy-duty machine with the same inking power, up to 600 micron.” Handforth said: “In spite of the number of digital products launched into the B2 sector at Drupa, we are convinced offset still has a significant role to play.” The 760E press prints up to 13,000sph, 2,000sph slower than the entry-level 780E and the 750. Handling paper sizes through to 765mm x 600mm the device has a maximum printing area of 765 x 545mm for the S type machine, and 765 x 580mm for the XL. A double-diameter impression cylinder and transfer drum aid stable and efficient paper transport, even with heavier stocks, according to the manufacturer. Similar to the 780E and 750 models, the 760E can handle paper thicknesses from 0.04-0.6mm in straight mode or up to 0.4mm in perfecting. Other features include semi-automatic plate changing and continuous dampening, and an ultrasonic double-sheet detector. Additionally, following the Kodak/Ryobi partnership announced at Drupa, the device can be specified with Kodak Prosper digital inkjet printheads to provide a hybrid printing system. The device will be on display at the Print Efficiently event at Apex’s Hemel Hempstead showroom in October....