Investment & installations

DPL's machine arived last month

New start-up installs first Gunner in the UK

A new start-up has become the first UK user of the recently launched Gunner flatbed cutter from Shanghai Chiyan CNC Technology Co.

Press operator Kyle Brunt with Direct Labels UK new Konica Minolta

Direct Labels UK invests for flexible future

Direct Labels UK has expanded its digital firepower with a Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 toner label press to complement its inkjet offering and boost flexibility as it adjusts to the new business...

OPM's new Elite Multiflex is a higher spec than its existing BGM machines

OPM installs seventh BGM finisher

OPM Group has bolstered its fleet of finishing machines from Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) after investing in a seventh device from the manufacturer.

The first Gunner cutter arrived in the UK last week

New digital cutter range lands in the UK

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.

Horizon PF-40L: capable of up to 23,400 sheets per hour

PJ Print proliferates post productivity

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

Tattum (L) with RAP Spiderweb MD Diane Horsfall: "It's changed the business"

RAP Spiderweb uses CBILS for Komori investment

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).

Elite eDSR: can be used as a die-cutter and/or a conventional slitter rewinder

Aztec Label invests for finishing productivity

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

 Left to right: Kia Austin, apprentice bookbinder, Hugh Kearney, blocker, Jake Templeton, production supervisor and Landells

Filofax firm ups quality with Kolbus press

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.

British Business Bank support schemes have delivered more than 1.2m loans to businesses

CBILS: printers urged to act before deadline

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.

Vivian: the Duplo DC-746 is “the best there is”

ImageData ups productivity with Duplo multi-finisher

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