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![CPF's new imaging systems can read text as well as QR and bar codes](/media/whievnkc/clinical-print-finishers.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dafad77882c680)
Clinical Print Finishers upgrades vision inspection system
Miniature print finishing specialist Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has upgraded its pharmaceutical code readers with a pair of brand-new vision systems, from an undisclosed manufacturer.
![Arbour Hill prison is expected to be one of the first sites to be fitted with finishing equipment](/media/lkznafqy/arbour-hill-prison-ireland-editorial-only.jpeg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dafa088e0e38b0)
Irish Prison Service invites tenders for finishing equipment
The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has invited print suppliers to tender to supply €200,000 (£168,000) worth of finishing equipment to support inmate training.
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CyanX takes on Harris & Bruno range
CyanX has added another significant partnership to its roster after being appointed official UK distributor for US firm Harris & Bruno.
![Brünner: "I am looking forward to the new challenge that awaits me"](/media/2ipavmw2/polar-new-md.jpg?rxy=0.5263415589502546,0.30633894764329545&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1daf55f8c624680)
Polar appoints new MD
Polar Group has appointed Christoph Brünner to act as managing director together with Haiko Stüting.
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Printed Easy reveals details of hardbound book service
Web-to-print specialist Printed Easy will launch its on-demand casebound book service on 27 August.
![The Foliant Taurus 530 NG operates at up to 40m/min](/media/jmpgfeht/taurus-530ng.jpeg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1daefd3469aa9d0)
Mayfield Press boosts bottom line with laminator install
Mayfield Press has improved margins by bringing much of its lamination work back in-house, after installing a Foliant Taurus 530 NG laminator from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).
![The 10,000sqm Horizon Innovation Park opened last year](/media/caznwp02/horizon-innovation-park.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72c66930a30)
Horizon to show off ‘lights-out’ finishing at Japan Smart Factory event
Horizon has said it will take factory automation “to the next level” at its October Smart Factory event in Japan, showcasing fully automated ‘lights-out’ production.
![The UKAEA C7500 has been fitted with Plockmatic and Duplo finishing kit](/media/dlkj1kt3/ricoh-c7500-1.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1daea609b362d70)
UK Atomic Energy Authority powers up print with Ricoh upgrade
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has powered up its print and finishing capabilities by installing a Ricoh Pro C7500 with online Plockmatic bookletmaker in spring 2024.
![New equipment was installed while managing the General Election demand spike](/media/4buct03y/solopress_b1_operator.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1daecb0d103b010)
Solopress completes major investment round
Solopress has topped off a major £3m-plus litho and digital investment round with new digital embellishment capacity.
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Printworks enhances finishing with Horizon folder buy
Printworks has taken on a Horizon AFC-564AKT folder to ensure its finishing remains fast and responsive.