The B1 Compact 102T is due in the north London firm next month, closely followed by the B1 Mini 76TP.

"We want to laminate paper covers for case binding and dust jackets on stock from 130gsm up to thick board," said director Mark Armitage.

The machines were easy to operate and makeready times made them good for short runs, he added. The 170,000 investment will lead to the replacement of Paperplast and Lamtext gear at the 100-staff Enfield site.

Diamond Print Services offers PUR, perfect and case binding, thread sewing, cutting and creasing.