Post-press

Firm fined after paper punch amputation
A West Country supplier of paper products to the crafting market has been fined nearly £90,000 after an employee’s fingers were severed in a punching machine.

New venture for Narayan with Bensons Bookbinding
Award-winning bookbinder Chris Narayan has set up his own business after being made redundant because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Koenig & Bauer Live event begins
Koenig & Bauer has kicked off its 'Live' virtual event with some product news about launches that will feature in upcoming sessions.

Micropress: “time for strong businesses to shine”
Micropress director Rob Cross has said it is “time for strong businesses to shine”, as the firm completes a multi-million pound investment round it began last summer.

Arden achieves green accreditation
Arden Dies and Arden Engraving, both part of the Arden Group, have become the first die-making and engraving companies in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 accreditation.

Simply Cartons expands with die-cutter and folder-gluer
Simply Cartons has invested in a second Expertcut 106 PER Autoplaten die-cutter and a Masterfold 110 A3 multipurpose folder-gluer, expanding its offering in two directions.

CEG Packaging boosts setup with MultiNova gluer
CEG Packaging has purchased a high-speed MultiNova MN400 gluer, following a recent move to larger premises.

Polar MD leaves, replaced by robotics veteran
Markus Rall has stepped down as managing director of post-press kit manufacturer Polar to be replaced by an outside hire from the robotics sector.

C&T launches cost-effective range of suckers
C&T Channel Matrix has launched a range of cost-effective suckers for litho and die-cutter feeder requirements.

First female die-maker hired at Arden
Arden Dies has hired its first ever female die-maker.