Printers

Digital label printer CS Labels has invested in a Canon imagePrograf iPF 6450 large-format printer to enable it to provide colour-accurate proofs.

Cambridge Design Partnership has created a "technically advanced" enclosure for Domino Printing Sciences’ A520i continuous inkjet printer, making it suitable for operation in extreme conditions.

Sun Chemical is launching Vitrocure SVC series UV-curing ink for ceramics, glass and coated metal.

RMC Digital has taken delivery of its third Vutek printer in three years for wide-format multi-layered graphics.

Heidelberg has announced it will phase out production of its Printmaster GTO 52 from March 2014 as it "realigns its small format-product portfolio".

Stephens & George (S&G) has ordered two Speedmaster XL 106 eight-colour perfectors at a cost of £6.5m due for delivery in February 2014 and February 2015.

Polestar appears to have decided on the main location for its new web presses.

Roland DG UK has launched an equipment rental programme that will allow SMEs, start-ups and other businesses to move into wide-format printing by renting a device for a one, two or three year period.

Production agency Altaimage has transformed itself from a beta test site for the first LumeJet S200 digital photonic printer to customer by buying the machine for live work.

Fulfilment bureau Air Business has signed a contract worth over 10m with publishing and exhibition business UKIP Media and Events to focus on printed marketing material.

A consultation to tackle the problem of late payments to small businesses will launch later this year, following criticism of the Prompt Payment Code.

Smurfit Kappa UK has agreed to acquire independent Corby-based litho-laminated packaging specialist CRP Print and Packaging Holdings for an undisclosed sum.