Post press

Summa adds laser-cutting to portfolio

Summa has acquired Nottingham laser-cutting systems specialist CadCam Technology (CCT) for an undisclosed sum.

Hobs Repro Abingdon enhances finishing with new Fastbind

Hobs Repro’s Abingdon base has invested in a Fastbind Pureva XT binder from Ashgate Automation to add a PUR option to its offering.

Heidelberg to acquire MBO Group

Heidelberg is to acquire rival manufacturer MBO Group in a bid to further expand its presence in the digital post-press market.

Kolbus accelerates move into packaging with Autobox acquisition

Kolbus Group has acquired UK kit manufacturer Autobox Machinery as it continues its move into packaging.

IGS launches new UV printers and cutters

International Graphic Supplies has introduced new ranges of LED-UV flatbed printers and cutters to the UK market.

Showcard Print invests to double mounting capacity

Wide-format specialist Showcard Print is looking to double its mounting capacity after installing a second litho laminator.

Watkiss acquired by Plockmatic

Watkiss Automation has been acquired by rival manufacturer Plockmatic Group, which also owns Morgana.

MP Foil Blocking buys fifth machine

MP Foil Blocking, the trade foil blocking arm of Marstan Press, has bolstered its capabilities after investing around £200,000 in a new Lee King B1 machine.

Printed Easy is new face of Falkland Press

Falkland Press has rebranded as Printed Easy to reflect the firm’s decision to focus wholly on online sales via its associated website.

Baker Labels spends more than £650k on finishing

Baker Labels has invested more than £650,000 in two new Digicon Series 3 finishers from AB Graphic (ABG) to increase its capabilities and satisfy the increasing demands of its trade customers.

Pensord continues post-press investment

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

Coventry Building Society banks on new folder to increase capabilities

Coventry Building Society’s in-house print operation has invested in a B2 Horizon AFC-566FG fully automated combination folder to boost its production capabilities.