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There’s a consensus that the digital book printing market is growing, which of course means more demand for book finishing.

Punching, binding and laminating equipment manufacturer Renz has revealed the kit it will be bringing to next week’s inaugural PrintWeekLive!.

Pureprint Group has invested £140,000 in five new machines supplied by German punching and binding specialist Renz, all installed at its Uckfield factory.

RS Bookbinders was founded by Roy Shaddock in 1983, utilising his knowledge and experience gained in the bookbinding industry since the age of 14.

Gemini Print Group is looking to expand its digital offering after installing a booklet system last week as part of a £2m expansion.

London-based bookbinder Blissetts is one of three bookbinding companies that will be taking on apprentices in a new five-year training programme due to start this autumn.

This British-built binder offers clever features and unique technology.

PUR and perfect binding firm Infinity Partnership has acquired Andrews Direct Mail Finishers and invested in wire-binding to launch new business, Andrews Infinity.

Gomer Press has bought two new pieces of equipment from Kolbus to help it cope with increasing demand for both sewn and casebound books.

Wyndeham Group owner Walstead has rescued Polestar’s Bicester operation with a deal to buy the equipment at the site and re-employ more than 300 staff.