Post-press
Fear of germs increases enquiries for Biocote
Increased public awareness of bacterial contamination has led to an increase in enquiries in hygienic coatings, according to hygiene coatings specialists Biocote.
Cut-price finishing
Finding the money for a big investment is tough at the moment, but a relatively small spend on a piece of finishing kit could deliver a healthy return, finds Philip Chadwick
Total PFS CS 325 Modular
This mid-range cutter capable of handling heavy stocks keeps costs low and is aimed at the digitally printed business cards sector, discovers Barney Cox
Packer CP320S2
This waste converter has helped Robert Glenn, purchasing manager at Stehlin Hostag, meet demand for greener packing materials, says Philip Chadwick
Watkiss SpineMaster
Designed to produce well-finished booklets, this machine has clocked up more than 1,200 sales around the world, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi
Bishops Printers in major finishing spend following contract wins
South coast printer Bishops Printers has spent 500,000 on new Heidelberg finishing equipment after winning contract work with two Barclays Premier League football clubs.
Bespoke Envelopes Direct in administration
Envelope manufacturer Bespoke Envelopes Direct (BED) has gone into administration, with the former directors currently in pole position to buy the company back.
TK Binders director promises to repay creditors after pre-pack
Bookbinder and finisher WH Ware & Sons has gone into administration and been sold to a new company set up by some of the previous directors.
Buhrs becomes Royal
Mailing equipment manufacturer Buhrs has been awarded the acclaimed predicate of 'Royal' by the Netherlands Royal family.
GAE offers efficiency reviews for printers
Finishing equipment distributor GAE is offering its clients the chance to review their post-press and pre-press production efficiencies through a new scheme.