Simon Eccles

Masters of the craft

Best of British: Preserving print's heritage

Letterpress is no longer a mainstream commercial process, but it’s still appreciated for the look and feel of its results, appealing to traditionalists, craftspeople and enthusiasts.

Low-cost business booster

Why you should make room for a baby flatbed

Small flatbed inkjet printers first hit the market 12 years ago. They are compact, affordable and versatile devices that could help virtually any size of commercial printer to diversify, enter new...

Rekindling the love of iconic toys

Recreating Corgi classics

Nostalgia can be big business, especially at this time of year. Just look at the success of the Corgi Model Club.

'Revolutionary' workflow development promised

Star product: Heidelberg Prinect Touch Free

Not quite out of the development phase, Heidelberg’s latest workflow tool is intended to drive workflow optimisation and helps reaffirm the manufacturer’s commitment to digital print tech.

Under the hood of Crescent's digital workhorse

Me & My: HP Indigo 100K

Six years have passed since Crescent Press adopted its first B2 format digital press, an HP Indigo 12000 (often written as 12K).

Self-named W2P product found fans around the globe

Best of British: Internationally impressive

Over the past 14 years Infigo has established itself as one of the go-to developers of web-to-print for medium to large companies.

Suited to both transactional and direct mail

Star product: BlueCrest Evolution

US manufacturer BlueCrest says this mid-range mail inserter offers the benefits of high-end automation while keeping a compact footprint and at an affordable price point.

Newest model in a popular and long-running series

Star product: Morgana DigiFold Ultra

Morgana's DigiFold Ultra is a versatile development of the popular DigiFold Pro XL.

Investment upgraded cutting capabilities and boosted productivity

Me & My: Kongsberg C64 Edge

Based a few kilometres north of Norwich, and handily close to the newish northern semi-ring road, CIM Signs & Graphics has been offering signage services across East Anglia for nearly a quarter of a...

Venture's third FabriVu 340 assessed

Me & My: EFI Vutek FabriVu 340i+

Venture Banners is a large-format trade services company based on the Park Drive Industrial Estate in Braintree, Essex, where it employs 51 people in recently expanded premises, including seven extra...