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New venture for Knapp

Former KBA UK managing director Christian Knapp has set up a new distribution business and is targeting the UK with part of his product range.

Stewart Signs takes 2014 capex to £500k with twin Zünd G3 install

Stewart Signs has installed a pair of 2.5m-wide Zünd G3 digital cutting tables to handle the increasing variety of vehicle graphics it produces for clients.

Rainbow Print (Wales) brings laminating in-house with new B2 Foliant laminator

General commercial printer Rainbow Print (Wales) has invested in a B2-format Foliant Taurus laminator to enable it to bring lamination services in-house.

Duplo to launch Northern Lights event in Manchester in 2015

Duplo will look to replicate the success of London Calling in the north of England next year with a new show, Northern Lights, launching in Manchester in March.

ProCo aids flexible production with Horizon BQ270V buy

Marcomms specialist ProCo has invested in a Horizon BQ270V perfect binder with variable software to bring previously outsourced short-to-medium-length run work in-house.

Russell Press boosts in-house capabilities with CP Bourg 3002 buy

Commercial printer The Russell Press has invested in a CP Bourg BB3002 EVA binder to enable it to offer a wider range of binding services in-house.

Route One Print upgrades finishing side with new purchases

Online trade printer Route One Print has strengthened its finishing operation after buying a Polar N92 Plus and ordering a Stahlfolder BH 56 buckle model.

Business inspection: Coatings lead to healthier performance

Geoff Neal Litho found inline aqueous coatings offer a low-cost way of adding value.

Doveton Press invests £1.3m to maximise efficiency

Doveton Press has invested £1.3m in a site extension, Tharstern MIS, and new print and finishing equipment including a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-4+L, as it looks to maximise efficiency at its...

DCS boosts finishing operation with triple Duplo investment

Digital print and typesetting company Digital Creative Services (DCS) has bought a range of new Duplo finishing equipment to boost its productivity and bring previously outsourced services in-house.