Post press

Bell & Bain has embarked upon a multimillion-pound investment programme, including the first Horizon Smart Binding System in Europe and a new KBA Rapida 145 large-format litho press.

Edwardthompson has invested more than £400,000 in a raft of new machinery and equipment upgrades to increase its short-run promotional games production by around 50%.

Noted in Style, a Kent-based manufacturer and supplier of customised and branded products, has taken on a new production apprentice as it continues to grow.

Machinery supplier Engelmann and Buckham has announced a rebrand to reflect “extensive recent business changes”.

DPS has invested more than £30,000 in new equipment to support the expansion of its gift arm, Izzy Rose.

Heidelberg has reported increased sales in its half-year results, following its recent acquisition of the Printing Systems Group (PSG), as well as positive exchange rate movements.

Heat-reactive ink, which reveals hidden images when warmed, has been used to enhance the latest issue of Future Publishing’s graphic design magazine Computer Arts.

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.

Printer and bookbinder Deanprint has installed a new Aster Pro52 sewing machine to boost its efficiency and capabilities.

Commercial printer Pagefast Print & Publishing has bought a Horizon SPF/FC-200L bookletmaker to futureproof its business.

Digital printer Telford Reprographics is hoping to break the £1m-turnover barrier after buying foiling company Telford Foil Print.

Heidelberg’s Drupa tie-up with Steinemann appears to be linked to the upcoming launch of its B1 sheetfed inkjet press.