Apex will also demonstrate Ryobi's B2 format 750 series at the three-day Hemel Hempstead event alongside pre-press equipment from Screen and finishing equipment from Friedheim and Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

Bernard Parker, joint managing director at Apex Digital Graphics, said the 5-7 October open house would come at the perfect time, with the economy "appearing to be heading in the right direction".

"Our traditional October open house is a great time for printers to come and enjoy a long and detailed look at the presses that can help to shape their businesses for the coming years," he said.

Other products on show will include Screen's PlateRite 8300 and 2055Vi platesetters, Fuji's Pro-T SRA1 plates, Friedheim's Wohlenberg 115 guillotine, and a Horizon Stitchliner and single clamp binder from IFS.