Investment & installations

ECM to speed up with Palamides delivery
ECM Print Finishers is set to install a new Palamides Delta-pro 703 delivery system to boost its finishing efficiency.

Precision takes UK-first Scodix digital enhancer
Precision Printing has taken on the UK’s first Scodix Ultra 101 digital enhancement press in order to replace two older models in its finishing portfolio.

Elle Media in Drupa spec Speedmaster world first
Elle Media Group has purchased the world’s first 2020 Drupa specification Speedmaster XL 106 from Heidelberg.

Trade & Discount Signs takes on Agfa hybrid system
Trade & Discount Signs has continued a seven-year relationship with Agfa by taking on a new Anapurna H1650i LED system to replace an older model.

Route 1 takes first UK B1 MGI embellisher with hot foiling
Route 1 Print is in the process of installing a B1 format MGI Jetvarnish 3D Evo 75 embellishment press from Konica Minolta, the first of its kind in the UK with iFoil L hot-foiling capabilities.

CIM enjoys boost from Colorado install
CIM Signs & Graphics has installed a Canon Océ Colorado 1650 wide-format printer that has increased its throughput to four times the previous rate.

Stag improves bookmaking mix with Ashgate install
Stag Print Services has invested in an Ashgate Kasfold 640 hand-fed bookletmaker in order to enhance its in-house capabilities.

Kodak and Uteco install first Sapphire Evo hybrid press
Kodak and Uteco Group have now installed their first Sapphire Evo hybrid press at a customer site as Japanese printer Kinyosha takes delivery of the new machine.

Dayfold moves into SRA1 and acquires Emtone goodwill
Dayfold has expanded its offering by moving into SRA1, and has also acquired the goodwill of shuttered Bath printer Emtone.

Northend boosts finishing with Horizon spend
Northend has streamlined its finishing operation after installing a Horizon StitchLiner MKIII with VAC-L600H tower collators.