Review

I swear by my: Surfscan Checkpress

After purchasing an Ultraflex machine we needed a 100% web inspection system. For this reason we installed two Surfscan Checkpress systems earlier this year.

Star product: Paper health checks

Paper supplier Media Paper Management has launched a free six-monthly paper health check initiative for all its customers to ensure that they are always making the most cost-effective and...

I swear by my: Freelife Mrida

I believe that individuals, companies and industries should all make a positive change in order to try and help the environment. Because of this, choosing a grade with environmental accreditations was...

Star product: Springwood Enterprise Business Model

Springwoods Enterprise Business Model (EBM) is a business model in a box, and that box also contains the techniques, tools and tips to help printers successfully implement the model.

I swear by my: eRez imaging server

For the last 18 months we have been using the eRez imaging server to share high-resolution files with our clients around the world.

Star product: Kern K515 EasyMailer

Kerns unique K515 EasyMailer creates 100% personalised mailshots in a single pass, allowing envelopes to be built into clients marketing campaigns.

I swear by my: Sitma W15

We installed our first Sitma W15 in March, which was closely followed by a second in April. Our previous kit was between 14 and 26 years old and we needed a replacement.

Star product: 225gsm Post-Marque range

Board Envelopes, the UKs only dedicated envelope manufacturer of weights over 210gsm, has updated its Post-Marque range to include a heavier 225gsm pulp board. This new weight is set to become the...

I swear by my: Satimat and Inuit paper

The Print Managers Handbook 2007 is for people in the industry, so it was important that it was produced using top-notch substrates. I discussed a variety of options with a lot of people and settled...

Canon iR110

Although Canon had a strong brand and established market share of the office sector by the end of 1990s, its commercial presence had not yet reached the same heady heights. So in 2001, the company...

Duplo DP-S550/S850 Duprinters

Its a general observation across the print industry that, traditionally, printers have focused on their technology, which has dictated the level and the quality of their offering to their customers....

Horizon CABS 4000

Khromatec managing director Anthony Boyes is delighted with the sliding caliper, weight checker and signature recognition cameras on his binder

Ryobi 512

In the early 90s, Ryobi found itself facing a dilemma. Its customers that were using the single-colour 500K machine were increasingly asking for a two-colour press, while customers that were using its...

Imprint WebDesk

Theres a lot of haziness in the print industry about having an online presence. For instance, even if printers dont actually have a decent website, they are familiar with the idea and benefits of...

CCM Premier 115 M8

John Slayford, operations manager at Richard Edward, needed top quality and accuracy for his playing cards production and got it with this guillotine