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Last former Scorpio firm Alpha Media Solutions closes

Alpha Media Solutions (AMS), one of the two companies that emerged from the collapse of Scorpio Print Finishing in 2006, has fallen into administration with the loss of all 61 jobs.

Frip installs third Bobst foiler

Frip Finishing has installed a third Bobst SP 126 foiler, this time with an Eagle Systems hot-foiling retrofit to enable longer foil lengths.

Fast Pak invests in Redline die-cutter

Corrugated specialist Fast Pak Packaging has bought a new Redline RL-1900 die-cutter from Diecut UK as part of an extensive kit upgrade programme, which has seen the firm install a raft of new...

New Kama register kit boasts more precision and cost benefits

Kama has launched what it calls a cost-effective system for finishing digital print with the highest register precision.

Kensett upgrades with new wrapping kit

Trade finisher Kensett has boosted efficiency after buying an Audion EM 24 EL-Matic fully automatic L-sealer with a TM 18 TE-Matic shrink tunnel.

Autobond helps save the day at fire-hit Aussie firm

Autobond has installed a Mini 105 laminator at one of the largest binding companies in Queensland, Australia, after a fire caused massive damage.

New binder at Holywell Press opens growth potential

Oxford commercial printer Holywell Press is targeting growth after adding on-demand book production to its portfolio with a Horizon BQ270V perfect binder.

TCS takes on MOHR guillotines

Finishing kit supplier Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has joined the list of resellers supplying the Mohr range of guillotines from Polar.

Heidelberg targets new Polar at cost-conscious customers

Heidelberg UK is launching a new version of its Polar 115 series cutter targeted at smaller print companies on tight budgets.

Novograf invests in Kongsberg XP44 cutting table

Branding specialist Novograf has purchased a Kongsberg XP44 cutting table after seeing it at Fespa.