Investment & installations

FSB: more competition in banking sector would give small firms 'fairer deal'

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for the government to boost competition within the banking sector rather than impose lending targets.

Sheffield University completes new manufacturing centre with 3D printing facilities

A 10m manufacturing centre which includes facilities for 3D printing has been completed in Sheffield.

Sharp Digital adds two mono digital presses to boost short-run output and quality

Delhi-based Sharp Digital has added two mono digital printing presses, Canon iPR 1110, in a bid to meet the demand for short-run publishing jobs and a step to enhance print quality.

Amit Electrostat installs a Ricoh digital production engine

Delhi-based Amit Electorstat adds a Ricoh Pro C901s digital production press in its array of digital printing presses.

East Lancashire Box buys Bobst Expertfold as demand for slimline packaging soars

Manufacturer East Lancashire Box has invested in a Bobst Expertfold high-speed folder-gluer to meet growing demand for narrower packaging.

Colorworld sharpens finishing operation with Duplo DC-615 crease-cutter

Digital printer and photography lab Colorworld Imaging has invested in a Duplo DC-615 crease-cutter in a five-figure deal.

Convertec installs first Braillemaker One in India

Convertec, the Scandinavian graphic arts technology supplier has installed its first Braillemaker One digital printing and inspection machine in India. This is the first installation in the Asian...

Ditto 4 Design eyes capacity boost with new Xerox press and finishing kit spend

Commercial printer Ditto 4 Design has invested 100,000 in a new Xerox DC5000AP press and Morgana DocuMaster booklet maker in a bid to increase capacity.

Startup Create Signs on track after Mimaki install

New startup Create Signs has said it is on track for an 85,000 turnover in its first year after three months of trading.

James McVicar installs MBO folder

Commercial printer James McVicar Printing Works has installed a 60,000 MBO T535/44 Efficiency buckle folding machine at its site in Glasgow.