Investment & installations

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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