Presses

Small explosion at St Ives Edenbridge

St Ives Edenbridge in Kent was hit by an explosion on one of its two web presses last week.

Catalent extends pharmaceutical options with 10-colour KBA investment

Catalent Pharma Solutions has boosted its expansion into the UK and European market by investing in a 10-colour KBA press for its printed components business.

Yorkshire supplier to offer Brazilian narrow web label press

A Brazilian narrow web label press described as delivering "amazing" quality for its size and price is now available in the UK through Grafitec.

X1 targets double turnover following acquisition

Print and design company X1 aims to double its turnover to 3.2m following the acquisition of local printer Jackson Print and an investment in a B3 Ryobi 524GX press.

Alderson awaits PoS division launch following 6m investment programme

Alderson Print Group is gearing up for the launch of its new division, Alderson Point Of Sale (PoS), which is expected to be fully operational by the end of May, following around 6m worth of...

Emery takes on key role for Chinese kit supplier in the UK/Ireland

Chinese equipment distributor Printers Superstore has appointed John Emery as its machinery sales director for the UK and Ireland.

Komori closes Leeds demo suite

Komori has closed its UK showroom and demonstration facility in Leeds, redeploying two staff as the manufacturer centralises its demonstration and training facilities to Utrecht, Netherlands.

J Thomson Colour Printers buys Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 pair in 5m spend

J Thomson Colour Printers has boosted its production output after it invested in a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105-12-P and XL 105-6+L as part of a 5m investment plan.

Fairprint adds Heidelberg Speedmaster Anicolor press

Fairprint has responded to year-on-year growth of nearly 30% by investing in a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-4+L Anicolor press.

Council aims to save up to 100,000 with Speedmaster buy

North Yorkshire County Council has said it will cut its annual print outsourcing bill by up to 100,000 after investing in its first full-colour press, a Heidelberg Speedmaster 52-5-P.