Equipment manufacturers

Paper manufacturer James Cropper has recorded a double digit increase in its operating profit for the first half of 2012 despite falling sales in its speciality paper business.

Seal's new wide-format laminator, the 65 Pro MD, had its European debut at Frankfurt's Viscom 2012 last month ahead of the product's launch in early 2013.

Mailing equipment manufacturer Kern has launched its latest card affixing machine, the K91, at the Cartes show in Paris earlier this month.

Heidelberg has exceeded its own expectations by selling over 1,000 Speedmaster SX units since the range's launch.

Watkiss Automation has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for Spanish thermal laminator manufacturer Tauler.

Clifford Press, the point of sale, point of purchase and packaging printer, has invested 3m in its fourth KBA Rapida 162a six-colour large format litho press, it will be the first time it has run two...

Roberts Mart, the shrink wrap, laminated film and printed flexible packaging manufacturer, has invested 2.5m in equipment and taken on 16 new staff over the past year.

The Ideal 4860-ET guillotine is now commercially available following a positive reception at Duplo's recent London Calling Rocks show.

Drying systems manufacturer Benford UV has launched DualUV, offering curing for both standard and low energy UV ink in one system.