Investment & installations

Forward Finishing grows floorspace by a third as business expands

Fledgling finishing and assembly company Forward Finishing has invested in new equipment and is due to move to larger premises to cope with rapid growth since opening last year.

Cardmasters invests in Océ and DYSS kit

Creative cardboard engineering specialist Cardmasters is aiming to grow its business by 20% after an investment in new digital printing and cutting equipment.

Octink reports best Q1 sales in 50 years

A booming property market has driven display graphics and marketing suite specialist Octink’s best first-quarter results since the company was established in 1962.

Black Lion Press updates large-format ops with HP Latex 360 buy

Commercial printer Black Lion Press has boosted its large-format operation after installing an HP Latex 360.

Marstan Press increases digital capacity with Xerox investments

Marstan Press has boosted its digital quality and capacity by investing nearly £500,000 in two new Xerox presses; an iGen 150 XXL and a Versant 2100.

S&D targets growth and new markets with latest spend

Screenprint & Display (S&D) has invested almost £250,000 in new kit as it targets growth following the acquisition of an online sticker specialist.

RNB adds litho firepower and security accreditation

RNB Group has bought its first litho press and gained ISO 27001 accreditation as it continues to expand.

Digital Imaging Services increases capabilities with MTEX 1800 buy

Wide-format printer Digital Imaging Services has invested in an MTEX 1800 direct-to-textile printer to open up new markets.

Conservatives promise 'significant' hike in Annual Investment Allowance

The Conservative Party has promised a new "significantly higher, permanent level for the Annual Investment Allowance" alongside a mix of new and existing policies in its pre-election manifesto.

Wood Richardson boosts digital capabilities with Xerox Versant 2100 buy

Wood Richardson has invested in a new Xerox Versant 2100 digital printer, which will enable it to meet growing demand for fast-turnaround, short-run, high-quality work.