The sale, to be held on 27 October, includes four  Heidelberg presses, a QM DI46-4, a two-colour perfector and two single-colours. The auction will also include a range of finishing, pre-press and other equipment .

"We've had a hell of a lot of interest," said King Sturge Plant & Machinery auctioneer Spencer Chapman.

The auction, requested by the joint administrators, is to be held at Chameleon's West Moseley, Surrey premises, with viewings taking place on 25 and 26 October, and sale day itself. For full details see www.kingsturge.co.uk