Investment & installations

Inspire CNC prints a range of novelty signs for trade and consumers alike

Inspire CNC eyes up third ColorJet Verve Mini

Hinkley-based gift manufacturer Inspire CNC ramped up its print production after buying two ColorJet Verve Mini presses in late summer, and is now considering a third purchase.

Hughes (L) was on the panel at Ricoh's recent Print Evolution Live event

Latcham extends Ricoh partnership with triple investment

Latcham is taking on three new printers from Ricoh to boost its uptime by 10% and increase its productivity.

Micropress becomes Carbon Balanced Printer

Micropress Printers has added to its sustainability credentials by becoming a Carbon Balanced Printer via the World Land Trust.

(L-R) Peter Smith, Paul Treanor, Neil Macray and Ian Bates

Statex eyes growth with major investment following MBO

Statex is continuing a programme of investment worth around £800,000 so far which included a management buyout (MBO) around a year ago and new kit and other improvements since as it looks to further...

(L-R) Jorge Nogueira from Meevo, Simon McKenzie from Hollywood Monster and Pedro Dantas from Meevo

Hollywood Monster takes on new SEAS system

Hollywood Monster has taken on a new Silicone Edge Automated Stitching (SEAS) machine from Meevo to enhance its productivity and quality.

The new Kudu was chosen for its excellent print quality

Linney installs SwissQ Kudu, eyes up another

Linney has installed a brand-new 3.2m SwissQprint Kudu at its Mansfield plant as part of a rolling strategy of “patient capital” investment.

Rapidity revamps London premises and production firepower

Rapidity has completed a major revamp and reinvestment programme at its London premises that has boosted its eco credentials and allowed the firm to optimise its production setup.

Allen: "We’ve been extremely happy with the ink performance"

Allen Signs in Fujifilm Acuity Prime Hybrid world-first

Signage and vehicle livery specialist Allen Signs has become the first company in the world to invest in Fujifilm’s new Acuity Prime Hybrid printer.

Tyrrell (R): Slow and steady growth has earned Simply Beautiful a loyal customer base

Simply Beautiful brings dye-sub in-house

East Sussex company Simply Beautiful Print installed an Agfa Avinci CX3200 wide-format printer and Klieverik calender in late September, bringing dye-sublimation work in-house.

Lush expands in-house print setup

Cosmetics firm Lush has made a major investment in its in-house printing capability, including new kit from Inkcups and Roland DG.