Investment & installations

A seasoned used equipment specialist has launched a venture supplying a new range of Chinese-built wide-format digital cutters to the UK and has already secured the first installation.

PJ Print has installed a Horizon folder to boost mailing productivity and make short-run mail runs a one operator process.

RAP Spiderweb has taken on a new Komori GL29 four-colour plus coater after Close Brothers Asset Finance funded the purchase using the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

Aztec Label has invested in new die-cutting technology from Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) to help minimise energy consumption while increasing productivity.

Diary and organiser group FLB, which owns the Filofax and Letts of London brands and Blueline in the US, has installed a Kolbus embossing press at its Scottish manufacturing plant.

Print bosses have been urged to apply for CBILS funding – even if they don’t currently think they need it – with the hugely popular scheme expected to close next month.

ImageData Group has eased post-press bottlenecks at its Brighton operation with Duplo’s flagship multi-finisher.

Bell & Bain has started the installation of the first of its two new Rapida 145 large-format presses from Koenig & Bauer – following a decision to delay the process due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

General commercial printer Chroma has boosted its in-house lamination capability after investing in a Foliant Vega 400A laminator and Multi-functional Inprinting Unit.

Claremon has added wide-format printing to its in-house service offering after investing in a Canon Arizona 1380 XT and a Zünd G3 cutter.