Printers

Pensord first printer to achieve BPIF Seal of Business Excellence
The specialist magazine printer took the top accolade following a series of rigorous audits carried out by BPIF inspectors.

Moody's downgrade could hit UK print borrowing costs
UK print businesses could face higher borrowing costs after ratings agency Moody's downgraded all four of the UK's leading high street banks yesterday.

Astek installs North America's first Durst Rho P10 320R printer
Astek has become the first North American business to invest in the Durst Rho P10 320R UV inkjet digital roll-to-roll printer.
FCL Graphics adds Integrated Marketing Group
Chicago area direct mail printer FCL Graphics this week announced it is forming an internal integrated Media Solutions Group to provide cross media solutions for its customer base.

Vale Press chooses Heidelberg for double install
Commercial printer Vale Press anticipates that its new Speedmaster SX 52-5 and Polar 78X Plus guillotine will deliver a return on investment within two years and boost turnover by 30% in 2012.

1st Byte expands finishing with UK's first Newbind Pioneer PUR binder
1st Byte has installed the UK's first Newbind Pioneer PUR binder with end sheet lifting device from Encore Machinery.

Aspect Press installs laminator from IFS in triple investment
Commercial printer Aspect Press has installed a Foliant Taurus 530SF laminator to meet growing demand for lamination.

Wapping set for redevelopment following 150m sale
The iconic former News International headquarters has been sold to Berkeley Group-subsidiary St George, which intends to convert it into a mixed use residential-led development.

Wotton Printers in Ryobi 524HE press investment
Wotton Printers has boosted its offset firepower with the installation of a B3-format Ryobi 524HE press in response to a growing demand for four-colour production.

Gomer Press concludes £3m upgrade
The Llandysul, Wales-based publisher and printer is targeting a 20% increase in turnover after concluding a £3m upgrade of its pre-press, printing and finishing equipment.