Investment & installations
Chesapeake/MPS Greenford buys KBA Rapida 106
Chesapeake/MPS Greenford has invested in a four-colour KBA Rapida 106 B1 press to increase its production options.
Walstead acquires Global MP kit, explains aborted acquisition
Wyndeham Group owner Walstead Investments has confirmed that it has acquired the equipment from failed direct mail printer Global MP.
Noble's MDS targets growth with £700,000 digital spend
Millnet Document Solutions (MDS) has invested £700,000 to boost its digital firepower as the firm, a joint venture between Yolanda Noble and London-based document management business Millnet, rolls...
Interprint buys DigiFav to bring laminating in-house
Interprint has brought its laminating in-house after buying a Bagel Systems B2 DigiFav laminator.
Roland launches faster VersaExpress RF-640 and confirms first order
Roland has announced the launch of the VersaExpress RF-640 eco-solvent printer, the first order for which has already been placed by Matt Vinyl Graphics (MVG).
Catton Print boosts finishing capability with Horizon install
Catton Print has invested in a new Horizon stitch-fold-trim line, supplied by UK distributor Intelligent Finishing Systems, after seeing the kit in operation at Ipex 2014.
Process upgrades to green up your print
As the old saying goes, small changes can make a big difference. One area this is particularly true for printers is the pressroom. Of course investing in a brand new super-duper eco-friendly press is...
Overmatter: 3D space adventure
Overmatter is a big fan of the International Space Station, and often dashes outside at ungodly hours to wave as its bright light hurtles overhead.
Me & my: KBA Rapida 106
Press installs come, for many companies, off the back of feeling their existing kit, while doing all right, is not quite competing anymore on the productivity and automation fronts. Most...
Industry veterans open new Sheffield print firm
Two former directors of Sheffield-based ProCo have set up a new commercial print operation in the city.