Back in June, Heidelberg chief Dr Gerold Linzbach didn’t beat around the bush when it came to telegraphing his intentions for parts of the group that were described as “less strategic”.

As it looks to capitalise on bounce-back growth, on-demand specialist First Colour has secured a UK first with its first significant spend since merging with a London rival last year.

Encore Machinery has added saddlestitching and perfect binding to the range of post-press kit it carries.

Riso is to hand its new ComColor X1 series of inkjet printers their “major print show” debut at next month’s Ipex, along with a raft of new dedicated production print post-press kit.

Sheetfed magazine specialist Pensord has taken on a Komfi Amiga 52 thermal laminator for its Pensord Digital operation.

While entrants to this category may sit at the end of the line, their finishing processes can make all the difference to a print product, adding immeasurable value. London-based Screaming Colour has...

Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has boosted quality and productivity with a big investment in a new automated stacking system.

Finishing specialist Alchemy Coatings has been placed into administration but its sister company Silk Hat Greetings has adopted the trading name and will continue trading the business.