Investment & installations

Frip Finishing has expanded its remit in the packaging sector with the installation of an Esatec Digistar 2 1100 pick-and-place, and window-patching machine.

Nottingham-based printer Century Studios has streamlined its throughput and expanded its capacity with the installation of a CCM Premier 92 guillotine.

Healeys Print Group’s digital offering continues to grow with the installation of a new Polar D66 Plus guillotine from Heidelberg.

Independent corrugated cardboard manufacturer WE Roberts (WER) has invested in a Dyss X5-1630T digital cutter to boost efficiency in its sample-making division.

First 4 Print Finishing has bought two new CMC envelope enclosing lines to meet increasing demand for its enclosing services.

Buxton Press is installing its third Stahlfolder TH 82-P from Heidelberg after experiencing a 35% net increase in output after the installation of its predecessors.

Label Apeel seems to enjoy bucking the trend. Just as other printers are bringing everything under one roof, it chose to open a second office 340 miles away from its main base.

Last Bros has marked its 70th year in business with the installation of a new D-Flex hybrid UV digital inkjet press.

Springfield Solutions has seen a 25% spike in production volume in the wake of a major investment last year.

Standfast & Barracks has invested £650,000 in a third Durst Alpha 190 digital textile press and has been named as a centre of excellence by the manufacturer.