Equipment suppliers

Aluminium substrate manufacturer Multipanel has relocated its operations to the UK after opening a new multimillion-pound factory and distribution centre in Eythorne, near Dover.

Catton Print has invested in a new Horizon stitch-fold-trim line, supplied by UK distributor Intelligent Finishing Systems, after seeing the kit in operation at Ipex 2014.

Finishing Solutions has branched out from its roots as a bespoke finishing machinery manufacturer having taken on the UK agencies for three different specialist machinery manufacturers.

Heidelberg has upgraded its VLF XL 145 and XL 162 presses with running speed increased by up to 20% to 18,000 sheets per hour for the XL 145.

TheMagicTouch has formed a global partnership with Fakenham-based ceramics coater and decorator Listawood, to market its patent-protected SatinMug range of high-quality ceramic mugs to printers.

Friedheim International has been able to target new markets and cross-promote its existing kit following its addition of Italian firm Vega Group to its suppliers list in the UK and Ireland.

Weymouth-based start-up Stika.co has invested in its first printer, a Mimaki CJV30-60, from UK distributor Hybrid Services.

Xeretec has bought £19.5m-turnover rival Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) in a deal that creates the largest Xerox reselling organisation in Europe.

Print’s cycling trend is accelerating at Cav-like speed.

Watkiss Automation has launched the Plasti series of hot and cold laminating machines from Italian finishing manufacturer Mamo into the UK.