Peter Underdown, the former head of Ipswich-based Ancient House Press, has passed away aged 77.

Print finishing equipment distributor Encore Machinery will unveil a line for producing one-piece mailers at next month’s show, where the company has doubled the size of its stand.

Friedheim International will hand a UK debut to MBO's M80 modular folding machine at Ipex, where it will be the highlight of the finishing equipment distributor's stand.

Duplo is to use Ipex as the launchpad for its latest multi-finishing device, which the company says increases the range of finishes offered by its established DC-645i “at least tenfold”.

Latcham Direct has embarked on a £1m investment in new print equipment and a major hardware and software upgrade to its existing web-to-print capability.

PBL Print has invested in a new Heidelberg Suprasetter A75 platesetter to keep pace with the demand for short-run litho work produced on its two SM 52 Anicolor presses.

Konica Minolta has today officially launched a user group, initially just Europe-wide, aimed primarily at customers using the manufacturer’s Bizhub press range.

Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has expanded its product range with three new entry-level products, which include a sub-£10,000 perfect binder.

The new wide-format division launched by Surrey-based print equipment distributor M Partners has announced that it will take its own stand at next month’s show.

Commercial printer Compass is targeting continued growth in its sign and display division after completing a £100,000 investment in a new facility and kit.