Investment & installations

Printed Easy has continued its 2024 mega-spend with a further investment in a raft of post-press devices.

Merchandising printer Samedaybags has expanded its Monmouthshire operations with four hires this summer, after taking on more production space in early 2024.

Corsham Print has invested in a new DC-618 multi-finisher and DPB-500 DuBinder perfect binder at its production hub near Bath.

Start-up York Media has printed the first commercial work on its huge new web press – and is already planning to add a 16pp cover web and perfect binding to its offering.

Direct-to-film (DTF) kit and consumables manufacturer Resolute is set to open a new R&D facility, which it said would be the UK's first dedicated to DTF and direct-to-substrate (DTS) printing.

Ralegh has installed a new Lasercomb Waterjet Cutting System (WCS) from Friedheim International.

Northside Graphics has added long sheet printing to its in-house capabilities after investing in a Xerox Iridesse digital press.

Peterborough exhibition stand provider GH Display has taken delivery of an EFI Vutek HS125 Pro 3.2m hybrid UV printer that will transform its production speeds.

Our roundup of September’s biggest stories makes for a tough read in parts, but rest assured there was a smattering of good news to lighten the industry’s mood.

The Printroom UK has secured £1.3m from Metro Bank to help fund growth at the Liverpool commercial printer.