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A high-speed system for digitally printed layflat book blocks for large-format photobooks and other items.

Xchurch Digital Print (XDP) has invested around £175,000 in new kit, including two Canon digital machines that the firm said will double its print efficiency.

Philtone Litho has invested in a Polar Flowline guillotine system to increase the speed and efficiency of its operation.

Astrid Saunders, former managing director of Forward Finishing, has announced the launch of her latest venture, AS Finishing, with a £60,000 investment in new machinery.

DDL Group has taken on a Vivid Matrix MX-370P laminator with foiling and spot UV effects, and an Omni-Flow deep-pile feeder, to enhance its finishing offering.

GM Finishing has installed a Renz Mobi 500 wire ring-binder to extend its finishing capabilities.

Decorative print finishing specialist Celloglas has secured an industry award for its team-building skills.

Rotherham is the site of the Advanced Manufacturing Park, home to high-tech firms specialising in areas such as additive manufacturing.

Less than two months to go until the flurry of Union flag waving that will accompany the marriage of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle.

Central Foiling has rounded off a £170,000 investment with the purchase of a laminator to bring more work in-house.