Investment & installations

Canon opens European UVgel ink production facility
Canon has opened a new central production facility for its UVgel ink after production volumes doubled in the past year to keep up with demand.

Baker Labels founder marks launch of flexible packaging division
Baker Labels has now officially launched its new flexible packaging arm, BakPac, at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting attended by the company’s founder.

Kaps Finishing supports litho clients with wide-format investment
Trade finisher Kaps Finishing has taken on a Yotta YD-F2513R5 wide-format flatbed printer to enable its trade litho customers to use the company as a one-stop shop for both their finishing and...

Whittington Moor upgrades with Polar
Chesterfield-based print firm Whittington Moor has invested in a new Polar 115N Plus guillotine for its finishing division.

20 under £20k
Print and print-related machinery comes in all shapes and sizes and while you might have to fork out millions for a full bells-and-whistles super-duper new press, there are plenty of smaller...

The early bird can secure the first-mover advantage
With Drupa now just three months away from opening its doors – assuming it’s not subject to coronavirus-related postponement or cancellation – it’s safe to assume that many of the major manufacturers...

Banner Box eyes fresh sectors with Mimaki dye-sub buy
Banner Box has taken on a Mimaki TS55-1800 sublimation transfer inkjet printer in a bid to become “the number one supplier for dye-sub flags and sports clothing in the UK”.

Specialised Canvas doubles up on Zünd cutting kit
Specialised Canvas has invested in its second Zünd digital cutter with the installation of a G3 3XL-3200 system.

Premier Paper expands UK ops to target new markets
Premier Paper has rolled out a multimillion-pound expansion across its sites around the UK as it makes moves into new markets to respond to evolving client demand.

Clays locks in Fuji Jet Press after successful trial
Clays will be keeping on its Fujifilm Jet Press 750S following a successful trial period.