Post-press

Curtis Packaging opts for Scodix Press
Sandy Hook, CT-based Curtis Packaging has purchased and installed a new Scodix S series press that was demoed at Scodix at Graph Expo last fall in Chicago.

Neartone production manager sets up NBC Print Finishing
Nick Champion, ex-production manager of Nottingham-based Neartone Colour Printers, has set up a new trade finishing company after buying all of his former employers' post-press equipment.

CWU members vote in favour of downstream access boycott
Royal Mail postal workers could begin boycotting mail from rival downstream access (DSA) providers such as TNT and UK Mail "in the next few months" following a Communication Workers Union (CWU)...

Cielle launches energy-enhanced Sigma Green
Italian engraving equipment specialist Cielle has launched Sigma Green.

Harkwell installs second HP Indigo label press
Harkwell Labels has invested in an HP WS6600 to meet a 40% increase in order volume following its purchase, in February 2012, of an HP Indigo WS4500.

Friedheim unveils new shrink/seal combination models to UK
Audion Elektro has introduced two new seal and shrink combination models to the market through its exclusive UK agent, Friedheim.

Eclipse and 4DM merge sales teams
The two formerly separate sales and commercial teams of 4DM and its owner, Eclipse Colour, have been restructured to create two group-wide teams.

RPS undertakes £1m upgrade
Leicester print group RPS has taken delivery of a Chromira 5x RA4 large format photo printer in response to growing demand for high quality backlit display graphics.

Bell Printers upgrades to new Schneider Senator guillotine
Commercial outfit Bell Printers has taken delivery of a Schneider Senator E-Line 78 from Friedheim to replace its ageing guillotine.

Star product: Benford Dual UV
A retrofittable UV curing system