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Star product: Ricoh Pro TF6250
A robust flatbed aimed at the sign and graphics market

Me & my: Komfi Delta 52 thermal laminator
Nationwide Print needed a new laminator that could handle difficult stocks and keep energy use to a minimum, and the Delta delivered.

Overmatter: Drupa rap
A year from now Drupa 2020 will be in its home stretch and while most manufacturers are keeping tight-lipped about their plans for the Messe Dusseldorf spectacle, excitement is nonetheless quickly...

60 seconds with Ace Binding Company
Ace Binding Company was born out of the love director Robert Hart had for the industry. Founded 16 years ago, with a couple of folders, a guillotine and stitching line, it was a move into PUR binding...

Q&A: Ian Metcalfe, finance director, Serious Print Group
A youthful “50-plus”, one of keen cyclists Ian’s proudest boasts is that he has more bikes than children, not bad considering he has four of the latter. His collection also probably comes in handy to...

Killer app: Aura is a van’s best friend for man’s best friend
The Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home (M&CDH) surely does nothing but good – rescuing and finding new, loving owners for wayward, neglected pups and mutts. Its team certainly did not deserve to have...

Jacobson joins EFI buyer Siris
Former Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson has joined private equity firm Siris Capital as an executive partner.

Bluetree unveils summer spending spree
Bluetree Group is set to bolster the litho capacity of its Route 1 Print and Instantprint brands with a £6m-plus technology spend and has launched a recruitment drive to increase headcount across the...

Clinical Print Finishers boosts capacity with triple hire
Clinical Print Finishers has recruited three new members of production staff to boost its capabilities in miniature print finishing.

Mercian eyes growth upon achieving golden anniversary
Mercian Labels has set out on a recruitment drive to solidify its position as a “world-class” labelmaker after celebrating 50 years in business with lordly festivities.