Books

LG Davis revamps bookletmaking with Horizon install

LG Davis has installed a Horizon SPF-200A bookletmaker from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of its operation.

John Price snaps up Versafire and StitchLiner

John Price Printers has upgraded its digital firepower and increased its flexiblity with a new Heidelberg Versafire EP press and a Horizon StitchLiner Mark III book line.

Fourth strike day set at CPI William Clowes

Unite members working at CPI William Clowes will carry out a fourth day of strike action this month as a pay dispute with management rolls on.

Deanprint reboots casemaking with new Kolbus install

Deanprint has revamped its casemaking capabilities with the introduction of a new Kolbus DA 270 casemaker to replace an older machine.

LT Print Group adds Horizon bookletmaker to expanding digital wing

LT Print Group has taken on its second Horizon bookletmaker, an SPF-200L, in order to accommodate its growing digital offering.

Veteran print union rep and Cambridge mayor Gawthrope dies

Mayor of Cambridge and seasoned print sector union representative Nigel Gawthrope has died at the age of 61.

Books on the rise again with 2018 sales increase

Book printers enjoyed a fruitful 2018 as the UK book market grew for the fourth consecutive year.

Clays bolsters bindery with Petratto investment

Clays has invested in a Petratto Cordoba heavy duty folder-gluer to support the evolution of its bindery.

Tecnau and Smyth launch sewing book-block system

Tecnau and Smyth have partnered to produce a folding and sewing system with feeding from a continuous roll for digitally printed books and catalogues.

Third strike day set at CPI William Clowes

Unite members at CPI William Clowes will go ahead with a third strike day on Thursday 17 January as a pay dispute with management continues.

Day of strike action at CPI William Clowes

Unite members at CPI William Clowes will stage a 24-hour strike tomorrow (20 December) amid a pay dispute with management.

ImageData Brighton boosts booklet making with Duplo

ImageData Group’s Brighton site has bolstered its bookmaking capabilities with the introduction of a Duplo DBM600i system.