Investment & installations

Indigo stalwart Vale Labels takes UK's first 6900

Vale Labels has seen productivity jump following the installation of the UK's first HP Indigo 6900.

PP Direct relocates, plans to set up new services

Production Print (PP) Direct has relocated to Vision Park, a high-spec business space in Lancashire.

Awesome Merchandise raises more than £690k

Awesome Merchandise’s crowdfunding campaign has resulted in the business raising nearly twice as much money as its initial target.

Me & my: Heidelberg Versafire CP

When A3 Design & Print installed its second Heidelberg Versafire CP digital press earlier this year, managing director Tony Pooles named them Victoria and Albert following a poll on social media.

KNP Litho upgrades workflow and MIS

KNP Litho has invested in a new Prinect workflow and upgrades to its Tharstern MIS to increase its productivity and pave the way for a new web-to-print portal.

Newcomer sets up devilish new vehicle wrap business

A former educator had to learn some lessons himself in order to launch his own vehicle wrap and signage business this summer.

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.

Parkside in £1.5m laser investment

Flexible packaging firm Parkside hopes to open up business opportunities in reclosable packs after spending around £1.5m on new laser equipment.

Solar spend to provide St Austell with free energy in five years

St Austell Printing Company has reached a “major milestone” in its sustainability plans with the installation of an extensive array of solar panels at its premises.

The Sign Shed speeds turnarounds with new flatbed

The Sign Shed has made savings of 75% in labour time after installing a Roland DG VersaUV S-Series flatbed printer to speed up signmaking and free up its other kit.