Me & My

Thieme 5000 XL multicolour line

Working on the adage that every minute is precious, screen print press manufacturer Thieme claims it can squeeze an extra print job from every shift by exploiting the rapid set-up features of the...

Komori Lithrone S40

The move into B1 was a major strategic step for us. We had to choose a press that we could rely on for the next 10 years, and we couldnt afford to make a mistake.

Horizon SB-07 perfect binder

Horizons SB-07 seven-clamp perfect binder was finally given its UK debut at Graphic Arts Equipments 2008 open house, almost two years after it was shown as a prototype at Ipex 2006.

Shrinkwrapping lines

We installed a TSLA sealer and shrink tunnel and a SVA feed sleeve sealer and shrink tunnel from Yorkshire Packaging Systems in late October last year.

Xerox solid ink

Xeroxs cartridge-free solid ink sticks can slash waste levels by 90% and make colour printing as affordable as black-and-white, according to the company.

Star product: RedTie Quotation and RedTie Template

Software firm RedTie is targeting its recently launched online template and quoting systems at small and medium-sized firms trying to beat the squeeze on time and software costs.

I swear by my: Acento platesetter

My company produces print for a number of prestigious retail customers who demand reliability and quality from their suppliers.

Star product: Sharp MX-M1100

Sharps latest black and white printing system is intended to tap into a potentially huge demand from corporate print departments and local authorities.

Star product: Polar 115 XT

Automation is a key component in the armoury of the Polar 115 XT cutter, says supplier Heidelberg.Speed and ease of use are crucial, given that research by Polar has revealed half of shopfloor workers...

I swear by my: Col-Tec collation unit

Landmark Press, a major publisher for the Scottish tourism industry, has produced bedroom folders for more than 20 years.