Investment & installations

Route One adds pre-press upgrade to new site

Route One Print has overhauled its pre-press supply, with new plates, a low-chemistry plate processor, a developer and workflow software, all from Fujifilm.

Standard Life print op takes first UK VarioPrint i300

Investment company Standard Life has become the first company in the UK to purchase a Canon Océ VarioPrint i300, for its in-house print and mail facility.

Dataprint counters litho fight back with Linoprint buy

Alton-based Dataprint has opted for a Linoprint CV to try and counter what it sees as the fight back by litho.

Spectrum Printing purchases new Duetto Booklet System

Cardiff-based lithographic printer Spectrum Printing has invested in a new 600i Duetto Booklet System, to assist with new all-Wales printing service work for local councils.

Elephant Print & Display purchases HP Indigo 5000

Sussex-based digital printer Elephant Print & Display has recently pressed forward with production and investment plans with the purchase of an HP Indigo 5000 digital press.

Originzone opts for 'litho-like' C10000VP

Wide-format and commercial printer, website and marketing firm Originzone has invested in a Canon imagePress C10000VP to improve its short-run digital output for demanding clients.

Elle Media Group installs new Polar guillotine

Commercial printer Elle Media Group has taken delivery of a new Polar N 137 Pro guillotine to replace two older Polar guillotines.

Glossop Cartons takes world's first Highcon Beam

Glossop Cartons has followed up its world first Highcon Euclid installation by becoming the world’s first Highcon Beam beta site.

Lustalux installs new graphic wall hanging

Preston-based wide-format graphics company Lustalux has printed and installed a new graphic wall hanging at the Royal Preston Hospital

Excelsior completes first stage of improvement programme

Packaging manufacturer and printer Excelsior Technologies has completed the first stage of an investment programme following its acquisition by an investment fund.