Finishing

Swallowtail invests with Heidelberg

Norwich-based commercial printer Swallowtail expects a 50% increase in productivity by replacing its ageing MBO folder with a new Stahlfolder TH 82.

Penstripe claims global finishing first

Educational publisher and printer Penstripe has become the first company in the world to install a Renz AP-360 punching system connected to a Palamides Alpha-Plus stacking delivery system.

Northside expands finishing; plans Indigo spend

Northside Graphics, the owner of TradeDigitalPrint.co.uk and DigitalPrinting.co.uk, has invested in a raft of finishing kit in the main to boost its book finishing offering.

Intec launches updated ColorFlare

Intec has launched its updated ColorFlare CF1000LX foiler and laminator, an upgrade on the CF1000, with an additional arm and roller station to save on turnaround times.

Real Print and Finish hailed a success

Apex Digital Graphics and Intelligent Finishing Systems have hailed this week's Real Print and Finish Open House a success.

Secprint gains an edge with new Grafcut

Secprint has invested in a Grafcut 52H fully hydraulic guillotine to support its delivery of high quality digital security print.

Vivid sells multiple machines at PrintWeekLive!

Vivid Laminating Technologies had a successful PrintWeekLive!, selling five of its Matrix laminating machines.

Canon launches entry-level imagePress with multiple finishing options

Canon has added a new model to its imagePress range of digital printers.

Belle supports premises move with new Horizon

Belle Design & Print has invested in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch-fold-trim line to support its move to larger premises.

Real Digital invests £1m in finishing

Mail and fulfilment company Real Digital International has invested just over £1m in a Böwe Systec Fusion Cross enclosing line and Ibis Smart Binder.

ACA Press Cutters' new owners eyeing up acquisition

The new owners of Scotland-based trade finisher ACA Press Cutters are looking to hit the M&A trail after their buy-in management buyout [BIMBO] of the company at the end of last year.

Renz outlines PrintWeekLive! plans

Punching, binding and laminating equipment manufacturer Renz has revealed the kit it will be bringing to next week’s inaugural PrintWeekLive!.