Finishing

Ludlow Bookbinders has invested around £30,000 in a new Polar N78 Plus guillotine less than a year after buying a secondhand Polar 92.

MBO has upgraded its T800.1 buckle folder with the addition of a new control unit.

Ainsley Signs has taken on a Bubble Free Pro Applicator from Josero to improve its production and finishing efficiency.

Scodix has launched a new software offering to help web-to-print companies to improve their productivity and efficiency through workflow automation.

Trade printer Birtwell & Co has expanded its cutting capabilities after investing in a Polar N92 Plus guillotine.

Manchester Printers has brought all of its cutting in-house after investing £100,000 in a Dyss X7-1624C conveyorised digital cutter.

Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has agreed full UK-wide dealership rights with CP Bourg, five years after its previous agency with the Belgian post-press manufacturer came to an end.

Grafitec has installed a Stahl T52-4X folder at Glastonbury Festival to assist with the production of the music event's on-site newspaper.

Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has expanded its steel cutting plate portfolio with the addition of new sizes.

Commercial printer Alba Printers has bolstered its bookletmaking offering after investing in a highly automated Horizon SPF-200L bookletmaker and two VAC-1000 tower collators.

Watkiss Automation directors Paul and Susan Attew have retired from the business to pursue their other interests outside of the printing industry.

Coating and laminating machine manufacturer Nordmeccanica has appointed Redfern Machinery as its new exclusive agent for the UK and Ireland.