Post-press
SMP Group embraces UK's first hand fed platen alternative
SMP Group has installed the UK's first Diecut Goldline machine, the first advancement in manual die-cutting in 90 years, according to finishing manufacturer Diecut UK.
Henkel launches Technomelt Supra 1000 hotmelt
Industrial manufacturer Henkel has launched its latest hotmelt packaging adhesives range, Technomelt Supra 1000.
PBL Print targeting 1.8m sales boost following press investment programme
PBL Print is targeting a near 2m boost in sales over the next five years after undertaking a comprehensive press investment programme and site move.
SME label printer forced to switch banks to secure funding for growth
The Bramwell Labels Company secured funding for two new machines by shopping around to guarantee the best loan rates.
ODM adds Vortec needle cooling technology to Super Sewers
On Demand Machinery (ODM) has installed Vortec Thread Guard needle coolers on its Super Sewer machines.
Johnsons of Nantwich increases finishing and printing capacity
Johnsons of Nantwich has capped its 1m investment with a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-5 to complement recently installed finishing equipment.
Falconer Print and Packaging installs UK's first Braille unit with Diana X folder gluer
Falconer Print and Packaging installed the Heidelberg Diana X 115 folder gluer with Braille unit in April, which is "running very smoothly", according to Falconer managing director Hadyn Bradbury.
Vale Press chooses Heidelberg for double install
Commercial printer Vale Press anticipates that its new Speedmaster SX 52-5 and Polar 78X Plus guillotine will deliver a return on investment within two years and boost turnover by 30% in 2012.
Terry Cooper Services appointed Bagel Systems' UK distributor
Nottingham-based finishing equipment supplier TCS has signed a deal to supply the Spanish manufacturer's laminator range for the first time in the UK.
Horizon unveils multi-finisher to capitalise on B2 digital presses
Horizon has unveiled the SmartStacker, a multi-solution finishing machine compatible with the new wave of B2 digital presses announced at Drupa.