Investment & installations

Essex-based large-format printer Imaginators has seen a throughput increase of around 20% month-on-month since investing in a 5m-wide Durst Rho 512R.

C&D Print Media has installed a remanufactured Kluge EHD foil-stamping, embossing and die-cutting platen press.

Card manufacturer and mailing operation Thames Card Technology (TCT) has invested in two MBO T460 compact buckle-folding machines as part of a push to increase its automation.

Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has bought an MBO K8 RS to increase its folding efficiency.

Journal and book printer Henry Ling has upgraded its litho department by investing in a new Speedmaster and retrofitting its existing Speedmaster with LE-UV drying capabilities.

Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.

Greetings card specialist Funky Pigeon has invested in two new finishing machines for its print operation to support a site move after it more than tripled its premises size.

Northside Graphics is targeting accelerated growth by embarking on a fresh round of kit investment supported by HSBC.

Waitrose’s in-house printing operation is planning a “complete renewal” of kit as it looks to streamline production.

Advertising display and POS specialist Retail Print Solutions has completed a £2m summer investment drive that has seen it replace existing machinery with a fleet of new kit.