Companies & suppliers

Lydiatt joins ProCo
Former Communisis technical service director Andrew Lydiatt has joined Sheffield's ProCo in a new project management role.

Muller Martini unveils new entry-level gathering machine
Muller Martini has replaced its entry-level gathering machine, the 1571, with the new 3692, which features increased automation and higher running speed when processing large width signatures.

Archant chairman Richard Jewson to retire
Archant chairman Richard Jewson will retire at the end of 2013.

Manroland Sheetfed gets first UK press order from fashion in-plant
Manroland Sheetfed has taken its first UK press order since its administration and sale to Langley Holdings in March 2012, from Derbyshire-based fashion house David Nieper.

Tech-ni-fold to replace in-person installations with instant-play video tutorials
UK-based auxiliary finishing equipment manufacturer Tech-ni-fold has decided to offer instant-play video card installation support to users of its CreaseStream mini kit.

Avon Graphic Technologies in administration
Litho, digital and wide-format print supplies business Avon Graphic Technologies has been placed in administration.

New PrecisionCore tech at heart of Epson's latest inkjet label press
Epson has made a 125m investment in new inkjet production lines as it prepares to roll out the first products featuring its new PrecisionCore technology.

Duncan Print invests to bite into food sector
Duncan Print Group is expanding into food packaging after a recent kit investment and accreditation.

Esko to launch Kongsberg C-series
Esko is to launch a "re-engineered and redesigned" Kongsberg digital finishing platform, the 100m/min C-series.

Spectrum slashes makereadies with second XL 75-5+L
Spectrum Printing Services (SPS) has installed a second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-5+L five years after taking one of the UK's first XL presses.