Post-press

Kolbus to continue under new ownership
Kolbus is set to continue under fresh ownership come the new year, with a deal in place that will see the manufacturer emerge from debtor-in-possession proceedings – although jobs will go and its UK...

Koenig & Bauer and Actega renew partnership
The development partnership between Koenig & Bauer and Actega will continue into the future after the two companies agreed to extend their partnership for another three years.

Image Evolution cuts finishing times with new Duplo DBM-700
Reading-based digital print house Image Evolution has upgraded its finishing capabilities with a new Duplo DBM-700 with square spine booklet attachment.

Modern Bookbinders up for sale after 94 years
Blackburn’s Modern Bookbinders, founded in 1930, will close in late December after 94 years in business, with machinery, customer book and website up for sale.

Change of ownership at Lancashire Laminators
A company that provides trade finishing services has undergone a change of ownership, with its former production director taking a majority share in the business and becoming managing director, as its...

MRP invests £1.8m in new press and mounter
Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has invested £1.8m in new kit, including a two-year-old Heidelberg XL 106 and a brand-new Lamina Fasline laminator.

Ashwyk brings perfect binding in-house with Horizon buy
Ashwyk has invested in a Horizon BQ-270V single-clamp perfect binder to bring perfect binding in-house.

Chapel Press tightens up finishing with upgraded Duplo
Stockport commercial printer Chapel Press has taken delivery of a new Duplo DBM-700S Booklet System with square spine attachment, replacing a DBM-600.

Cardel cuts bottleneck with Titanium install
Cardel has eliminated a bottleneck in its production process and increased its production capacity after taking on a Titanium 1816 cutting table from International Graphics Supplies (IGS).

Star product: BlueCrest Evolution
US manufacturer BlueCrest says this mid-range mail inserter offers the benefits of high-end automation while keeping a compact footprint and at an affordable price point.