Post-press

Bobst pushes upgrades for Expertcut 106 PER following Drupa reveal

Bobst has pushed several upgrades to its Expertcut 106 PER die-cutter to market following their Drupa launch, including a retrofittable machine plate to reduce and compensate for platen deformation –...

Wilkins now has seven die-cutters, and all relatively new

Wilkins sharpens up cutting capacity with another Bobst Expertcut

Retail packaging firm Wilkins has installed a Bobst Expertcut 106 PER 3.0, its fourth Expertcut in the cutting room, bringing the firm to a total of seven die-cutters.

Heidelberg to unveil new nearline post-press system at HID

Heidelberg will hand a world premiere to a new nearline post-press system at the upcoming Hunkeler Innovationdays, where it will also showcase the Jetfire 50 in its new livery.

WPG's bindery staff, including operator Reece Thomas (pictured), quickly got to grips with the new machine

Welshpool Printing Group gets up to speed with Horizon install

Welshpool Printing Group (WPG) has installed a brand-new Horizon CRF-362 folder-creaser, helping the company run finishing work more efficiently, and automating several hand-folded applications.

Terry (left) and Lee McCormack with one of their Durrer indexing machines

Indexing opportunity as Monarch owners prepare for retirement

The UK’s last trade supplier of indexing services is set to close its doors as its owners retire – opening up a potential opportunity for someone to step in before all the work migrates to the...

Mike Bailey awarded an MBE in New Year Honours

Industry veteran and post-press innovator Mike Bailey has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List.

Wenlock: The expansion has kept him "out of mischief" over the past month

Flexpress expands footprint, upgrades finishing capacity

Leicester trade printer Flexpress has set its sights on growth in the new year, taking on an additional 465sqm of floorspace in a neighbouring unit over the Christmas break.

Standing (L): We're incredibly proud to carry on the legacy of Modern Bookbinders

The Flow Group buys Modern Bookbinders, saving 94-year-old firm

Venerable Blackburn binder and folder manufacturer Modern Bookbinders has been rescued from the history books, after a Friday (20 December) acquisition by Brighouse mailing firm The Flow Group.

Intec's announcement came as part of a Christmas message to customers

Intec and Morgana UK to merge as Plockmatic looks to expand reach

Plockmatic will merge its UK Intec and Morgana Systems businesses into a single limited company on 1 January, as part of a strategic push for growth.

Burrows on the Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV: "It is incredible what you can achieve"

Holywell Press streamlines bindery

Holywell Press has taken on a Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV saddle-stitching system to boost its efficiency and support employee happiness.