Investment & installations

S&D targets growth and new markets with latest spend
Screenprint & Display (S&D) has invested almost £250,000 in new kit as it targets growth following the acquisition of an online sticker specialist.

RNB adds litho firepower and security accreditation
RNB Group has bought its first litho press and gained ISO 27001 accreditation as it continues to expand.

Digital Imaging Services increases capabilities with MTEX 1800 buy
Wide-format printer Digital Imaging Services has invested in an MTEX 1800 direct-to-textile printer to open up new markets.

Conservatives promise 'significant' hike in Annual Investment Allowance
The Conservative Party has promised a new "significantly higher, permanent level for the Annual Investment Allowance" alongside a mix of new and existing policies in its pre-election manifesto.

Wood Richardson boosts digital capabilities with Xerox Versant 2100 buy
Wood Richardson has invested in a new Xerox Versant 2100 digital printer, which will enable it to meet growing demand for fast-turnaround, short-run, high-quality work.

Label Apeel moves to new site and adds new digital label press
Leicester-based label specialist Label Apeel has moved to a new factory, invested in a new HP Indigo label press and unveiled a new website in an investment that will total around £2m.

Kolorcraft installs UK's first Tapejet as part of major capex programme
Kolorcraft has installed the first Bickers Tapejet outside of Germany and France ahead of the machine's official launch at Fespa 2015 next month.

Watermill Press installs solar scheme
Watermill Press has installed 750 solar panels covering almost the entire 3000sqm roof of its premises, in what it believes is the biggest solar panel scheme in Bradford.

AC Print invests in Screen Platerite CTP system
Commercial printer AC Print has invested in a Screen Platerite 4300S Thermal CTP system to boost its capacity and environmental credentials.

Act before the funding purse closes for good
Few UK industry sectors emerged from the recession as bloodied and bruised as UK Print PLC. Prior to the downturn the industry was in a tailspin thanks to the rise of online communication channels,...