Investment & installations

Heidelberg has unveiled its latest B2 Speedmaster, the mid-range CX 75, a hybrid press that combines elements from its XL 75 B2 flagship and the SX 74.

Badger Print & Design has upgraded its digital print facility with the installation of a Xerox Versant 80 digital press.

Wallpaper specialist Graphics Works has benefitted from a capacity boost of 50% since becoming the first European company to take delivery of a Fujifilm Acuity LED 3200R UV inkjet printer.

Trade finisher Leeds Die Cutting has ramped up its wire-binding capabilities with a third Renz system.

Wide-format printer Super-Wide has rounded off a six-month investment programme with the installation of the UK’s second 5m-wide EFI Vutek 5r printer.

Global packaging giant Essentra has launched its first UK-wide National Apprenticeship Programme, which will see it take on 20 apprentices over the next year.

Trade finisher Filmdie has bought new binding and trimming kit to bring PUR and EVA binding in-house as it aims to boost turnover by 25%.

Packaging pre-press specialist Reproflex 3 has installed a Zünd G3 digital cutting table to automate polymer plate production and bring plate finishing in-house.

Rising volumes of work have prompted Micropress Printers to upgrade its MIS capabilities to help keep it on track for continued growth.

Swallowmax hopes to increase productivity threefold after being the first company to commission a new B2 Komori Lithrone G29 H-UV.