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W&G Baird modernises folding with Stahlfolder double
W&G Baird has invested in two new Stahlfolders from Heidelberg to revamp its folding capabilities and boost its output.

Typecraft to absorb Mark Latchford two years after acquisition
Typecraft is set to bring all its services under one roof, two years on from the acquisition of Mark Latchford, and has bought a new Esko Kongsberg X24 cutter as part of the move.

Local MP visits Point Control
Trade finisher Point Control Print Finishing was visited by its local MP last week to coincide with the firm’s PUR binding of the new Burnley FC programme for the 2019/20 Premier League season.

Industry figures talk Brexit on national news
Directors from Clifton Packaging and Blackman & White have appeared on national news programmes to discuss their thoughts on Brexit.

MBO to focus on automation in open house debuts
MBO will showcase new finishing technology centred around automation and robotics at a ‘pre-Drupa’ open house next month.

Quarmby enhances detailed work with EFI and Esko
Quarmby Colour has installed an EFI Vutek h3 LED hybrid system alongside a new Esko Kongsberg C64 cutter to enhance the detailing and intricacy of its graphics output.

Park brings services in-house with mega bindery spend
Park Communications has invested £1.7m in two new machines from Muller Martini to enhance its in-house service offering.

Blackwell boosts short-run capacity with Duplo buy
Blackwell Print has installed a Duplo 600i bookletmaker in order to enhance its offering on shorter-run and low-pagination booklet jobs.

Heidelberg adds opaque white to Gallus label presses
Heidelberg is to launch a brace of new units for its Gallus label presses that will add opaque white embellishing and rotary die-cutting capabilities.

Tricord upgrades cutting
Mailing and fulfilment house Tricord will enhance its cutting quality and productivity with the installation of a Polar D56 Eco guillotine next month.