Finishing

Summa shows off new feeders
Two new feeders for Summa (1-D80) cutting tables have received their Fespa debut at the Belgian manufacturer’s stand in hall 1.

Flexpress drives automation with Horizon trimmer
Leicester trade firm Flexpress installed a new Horizon HT-300 iCE trimmer in late February, boosting automated production in the process.

Optichrome brings perfect binding in-house with Horizon install
Commercial printer Optichrome has taken on a Horizon BQ-270V single-clamp perfect binder to enable it to offer faster turnaround times after bringing perfect binding in-house.

Baddeley Brothers finish designer's award-winning Christmas card
A Cambridgeshire-based man has triumphed in the Hand Engravers’ Association Christmas card competition with a piece that was silver die-stamped by Baddeley Brothers.

Abstrakt extends paper wrap capabilities with Sitma install
Abstrakt Services is set to take delivery of a Sitma W1005-PK wrapping line later this month, extending its paper wrapping capabilities.

Latcham Direct acquires Accent
Latcham Direct has acquired on-demand digital print and creative specialist Accent, as a key part of its plan to continue to strengthen and expand its offering.

Lasercomb purchases boost ACA Print productivity
ACA Print Finishing & Packaging Solutions has invested in a CLS 2115 DC020 laser cutting system and a ProPertinax counter cutting system, both from Lasercomb, to increase throughput.

Art Projects for Schools invests in perfect binding
Art Projects for Schools (APFS) has purchased a Horizon BQ-270V perfect binder, extending its binding capabilities and capacity.

Precision expands services with Argos UV coater
Precision Printing has installed an Argos F400 V5 UV high-definition flood coater to enhance its Where The Trade Buys service.

Cascade in Matrix foiling install
The Cascade Group has installed a Matrix Metallic to expand its foiling capabilities.

RHL Print invests in Horizon perfect binder
Commercial printer RHL Print has installed a Horizon BQ-470 to bring perfect binding in-house.

Duplo expands UK team with new hires
Duplo UK has strengthened its team with the addition of five new regional sales managers and a new UK marketing manager.