Die cutting

KBA aims to bolster its offering to packaging printers by entering the die-cutting market through the acquisition of Iberica.

Precision is investing £3m in a plant overhaul, including a move up to SRA1, a switch from Heidelberg to Ryobi presses, new plate makers and cutting and stitching kit.

Glossop Cartons has followed up its world first Highcon Euclid installation by becoming the world’s first Highcon Beam beta site.

Esko is to launch two new additions to its Kongsberg cutting table range at Drupa alongside a new flexo platemaking system and a software update.

Spandex is hosting an 'innovation day' to try and woo signmakers, wrappers, printers and shopfitters with a range of Roland DG equipment and substrates suitable for the sign and display sector.

London-based POS specialist SMP Group has invested in a second Diecut Goldline manual die-cutter to further increase its safety and productivity.

Dresden-based Kama has "comprehensively upgraded" its ProCut 58 die-cutter to increase performance and shrink set-up times.

John E Wright has installed a second Zünd digital cutting table for its expanding Hull operation after a previous investment improved efficiency.

Printers Superstore has launched a new laser die-cutting and engraving machine for very intricate work on substrates ranging from paper and plastic to metal and wood.

Metallic Elephant is adding an extra 180sqm to its Colchester, Essex production facilities after seeing increasing success with big brands including Paperchase, Cambridge Satchel Company and Radley.

BCQ Group is investing around £750,000 in a new die-cutter, a stitching machine and a new management information system (MIS).

Binding Store has been appointed as the sole UK agent for the PaperFox finishing machinery range.