Investment & installations

Start-up York Media has printed the first commercial work on its huge new web press – and is already planning to add a 16pp cover web and perfect binding to its offering.

Direct-to-film (DTF) kit and consumables manufacturer Resolute is set to open a new R&D facility, which it said would be the UK's first dedicated to DTF and direct-to-substrate (DTS) printing.

Ralegh has installed a new Lasercomb Waterjet Cutting System (WCS) from Friedheim International.

Northside Graphics has added long sheet printing to its in-house capabilities after investing in a Xerox Iridesse digital press.

Peterborough exhibition stand provider GH Display has taken delivery of an EFI Vutek HS125 Pro 3.2m hybrid UV printer that will transform its production speeds.

Our roundup of September’s biggest stories makes for a tough read in parts, but rest assured there was a smattering of good news to lighten the industry’s mood.

The Printroom UK has secured £1.3m from Metro Bank to help fund growth at the Liverpool commercial printer.

Eren Holding has gained nearly £150m of government support for its £1bn transformation of the Shotton Mill site in Deeside.

Swindon commercial printer Orchard Press has given its production site a makeover after reaching £1m in sales.

Integrity Connect, part of the Integrity Communications Group, has taken on a Bowe Fusion Cross dual channel high speed inserter to support the division’s substantial year-on-year growth.