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Chroma enhances lamination with Foliant buy
General commercial printer Chroma has boosted its in-house lamination capability after investing in a Foliant Vega 400A laminator and Multi-functional Inprinting Unit.

Sitma pulls out of Drupa
Sitma is the latest manufacturer to go public with its decision not to exhibit at Drupa 2021.

Presco UK acquires Joto assets from liquidation
Finishing consumables supplier Presco UK has acquired the goodwill and assets of Joto Print Finishing, including the exclusive UK distributorship for Rilecart's wire-binding spools.

IFS expands laminator portfolio
Foliant has expanded its range of laminators with two circa £30,000 mid-range production machines designed for short runs and fast makereadies.

Firm fined after paper punch amputation
A West Country supplier of paper products to the crafting market has been fined nearly £90,000 after an employee’s fingers were severed in a punching machine.

Konica Minolta takes on Motioncutter sales
Konica Minolta has secured a strategic partnership with German DM and packaging firm Themediahouse to take on sales of its Motioncutter high-speed digital laser cutters across Europe.

Pipi Print & Packaging upgrades folding
Pipi Print & Packaging has expanded its pharma folding capacity to support an increase in demand by installing a Horizon automatic folder from IFS.

Intec revamps digital cutter range
Intec has revamped its range of flatbed digital cutters for promo, label and packaging prototyping applications with three new machines, all of which have faster makereadies and more intuitive...

New venture for Narayan with Bensons Bookbinding
Award-winning bookbinder Chris Narayan has set up his own business after being made redundant because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Decal launches self adhesive antimicrobial film
Decal has become the latest manufacturer to launch an antimicrobial film to support Covid-safe efforts in catering, industrial, retail and transportation environments.