Investment & installations

Journal and book printer Henry Ling has upgraded its litho department by investing in a new Speedmaster and retrofitting its existing Speedmaster with LE-UV drying capabilities.

Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.

Greetings card specialist Funky Pigeon has invested in two new finishing machines for its print operation to support a site move after it more than tripled its premises size.

Northside Graphics is targeting accelerated growth by embarking on a fresh round of kit investment supported by HSBC.

Waitrose’s in-house printing operation is planning a “complete renewal” of kit as it looks to streamline production.

Advertising display and POS specialist Retail Print Solutions has completed a £2m summer investment drive that has seen it replace existing machinery with a fleet of new kit.

Robotic systems specialist Clinchtech has built and installed its first robotic automation system for an HP Scitex press.

Pureprint’s large-format POS division Imprint has upgraded its screen printing offering after installing a new Sias machine.

According to research from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young, entrepreneurs are four times more likely to start a business in London than in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Alternative funding, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, crowdfunding. Call it what you will but it’s nothing new. According to the UK Crowdfunding Association its roots lie, like many things, in music.