Post-press

J Thomson modernises with dual Muller Martini deal

J Thomson Colour Printers has signed for a new Primera MC stitching line and an Alegro binding line from Muller Martini in order to bring its finishing department up to date.

IGS launches new UV printers and cutters

International Graphic Supplies has introduced new ranges of LED-UV flatbed printers and cutters to the UK market.

AMS unveils new envelope and packaging printer

Mailroom equipment supplier Addressing & Mailing Solutions (AMS) has unveiled its latest colour envelope and packaging printer.

Q&A: Chris Demott Managing director, Laser Bureau

Chris is married with two sons and lives in Bedfordshire. He says he’s spent “at least” 20 years in the industry.

The brains of your printing business

UK printers first started using management information systems (MIS) in the 1980s. At the time the software was pretty rudimentary, recalls Keith McMurtrie, managing director at Tharstern, who...

Morgana unveils OEM rotary die-cutter

Morgana Systems’ own-branded rotary die-cutter, the Morgana RDC, is now available to market to help digital printers diversify offerings.

Showcard Print invests to double mounting capacity

Wide-format specialist Showcard Print is looking to double its mounting capacity after installing a second litho laminator.

Watkiss acquired by Plockmatic

Watkiss Automation has been acquired by rival manufacturer Plockmatic Group, which also owns Morgana.

MP Foil Blocking buys fifth machine

MP Foil Blocking, the trade foil blocking arm of Marstan Press, has bolstered its capabilities after investing around £200,000 in a new Lee King B1 machine.

Printed Easy is new face of Falkland Press

Falkland Press has rebranded as Printed Easy to reflect the firm’s decision to focus wholly on online sales via its associated website.