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Blissett Bookbinders was established in London in 1920, and today the fourth generation is in charge.

Hobs Repro’s Abingdon base has invested in a Fastbind Pureva XT binder from Ashgate Automation to add a PUR option to its offering.

MBM Print SCS has taken on a Horizon BQ-270V perfect binder after winning a contract to produce on-demand car manuals.

J Thomson Colour Printers has signed for a new Primera MC stitching line and an Alegro binding line from Muller Martini in order to bring its finishing department up to date.

Renz UK has added paper-based thermal binding covers from Bindomatic to its portfolio to help eco-sensitive customers move away from plastic covers.

Ashgate Automation has unveiled the Fastbind Casematic a46a, a new semi-automated casemaker.

The Westdale Press has brought case binding in-house with three machines from Kolbus UK as it looks to grow its premium books and book-style marketing products businesses.

Charing Cross Print has concluded a 12-month, circa £380,000 re-equip that has seen it invest in machines from Duplo, Xerox, Vivid and Ideal.

Trade finishing start-up the Purfect Binding Company has officially opened its doors following the installation of a raft of Horizon and Renz equipment.

Route One Print has embarked on the latest stage of a £4m investment programme by booting up wire-binding kit for calendars and books.