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Benson Group removes bottleneck with Bobst Masterfold investment
Benson Group has invested in a brace of high-speed Bobst Masterfold lines to remove bottlenecks and balance capacity in folding and gluing production within its Gateshead plant.
Wintek and Veepee in Bengaluru install EskoArtwork's platesetters
Wintek Flexo Prints and Veepee Graphics have installed an EskoArtwork CDI 2530 flexo platesetter and CDI 4835 respectively.
WebProof launches free workflow
Danish software developer WebProof has launched a workflow that can deliver the same functionality as Enfocus Switch, but which is entirely free.
The Economist produces sampler promo in bid to win subs
The Economist has produced a sampler edition to tempt new subscribers to the weekly magazine.
Baldwin to acquire Nordson subsidiary Nordson UV
Baldwin, the press ancillaries manufacturer, is aiming to accelerate its expansion into the fast-growing digital market after agreeing the acquisition of UV curing systems supplier Nordson UV.
Taxi Media boosts team and production in preparation for London 2012
Taxi Media has appointed Theo John as studio manager for its new design and print studio, as it gears up for the London 2012 Olympics.
Printers back R3 claims that rise in interest rates would close SMEs
Printers have backed claims from insolvency trade body R3 that almost 20% of small businesses would be at risk if the government increased interest rates by more than 4%.
Sprint invests in two-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster
Sprint managing director Gary Hart has said the company has invested in a press that will "eat and drink" work after signing for a two-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster.
Consensus takes on JMD ranges
Chinese manufacturer JMD Machinery has appointed post-press kit distributor Consensus Engineering as its UK and Ireland agent.
Crowes installs Horizon folder
Commercial printer Crowes has improved its folding capabilities after installing a Horizon AFC-564A combination crossfolder from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).
Renz post-Ipex sales to hit 1m after launches
Punching and loose-leaf binding manufacturer Renz has said it expects to achieve 1m in post-Ipex sales as it capitalises on the return of confidence to the market.
Bell & Bain purchases Polar 155 guillotine
Book printer Bell & Bain has continued a 5m, six-year investment programme with the purchase of a Polar 155 X Plus from Heidelberg.
Friedheim adds new products from Beck and Audion Elektro to line-up
Finishing equipment supplier Friedheim International has added the latest machines from Beck and Audion Elektro to its product lines.
Antipodean print group seeks UK press minders
APN Print, part of the APN group of companies, has embarked on a recruitment drive and appointed Harrison Scott as its sole UK agent.
Hobbs the Printers becomes UK's largest Azura TS user
Hobbs the Printers has signed a five-year contract for Agfa's Azura TS chemistry-free plate, which includes two Avalon N8 52XT platesetters and an Apogee workflow.