Birtwells upgrades binding department with Horizon investment
5 June 2026
Trade printer Birtwells has invested in a Horizon BQ-300 iCE Binder from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) as part of plans to improve productivity and expand…
Finishing
Friedheim expands Scodix partnership across UK and Ireland
27 May 2026
The move gives printers, converters and packaging specialists access to Scodix technologies through Friedheim’s sales and support network.
Vivid completes double VeloBlade installation
7 May 2026
Vivid Laminating Technologies has completed a double installation of its VeloBlade Nexus cutting systems at two UK signage companies, Signs Delivered and T&E Signage.
Flexpress automates die-cutting with Duplo investment
5 May 2026
Leicester-based trade printer Flexpress has replaced a traditional platen and cylinder machine with a Duplo DSM-1000 B2 die-cutter, as part of a wider investment programme…
Friedheim launches paper folding machine range
28 April 2026
Developed in collaboration with Chinese manufacturer AOQI, the new range is aimed at modern print environments seeking higher productivity, operational efficiency and consistent output quality.
Wye Media installs IGS cutter to tackle bottlenecks
28 April 2026
Wye Media has installed an IGS Titanium 1113 digital cutter at its Monmouth facility to address finishing bottlenecks following growth in wide-format sales.
Northend reports record month after Duplo investment
21 April 2026
Northend has reported the strongest February in its 137-year history after installing two new Duplo finishing systems to increase automation and bring more high-value work…
Action Graphics upgrades finishing with Mohr guillotine
17 April 2026
Action Graphics has upgraded its finishing department with a Mohr 66 Plus guillotine supplied by Morgana, part of the Plockmatic Group, in a move aimed…
Sublistar launches new cutting system
16 April 2026
The new machine integrates a panoramic camera system with a high-frequency oscillating knife, aiming to improve accuracy and workflow efficiency across multiple substrates.
New press unlocks in-house booklet production at Entwistle
16 April 2026
The company has installed a Revoria Press PC1120 digital press from Fujifilm together with an inline booklet-making system from Plockmatic, supplied and integrated by Jet…
Custom Zünd cutter opens new markets for Fleetmark
15 April 2026
The Australian-based company has installed a new Zünd G3 cutting system at its New South Wales facility, introducing what is understood to be a “first-of-its-kind”…
Foilco acquired by Washin
14 April 2026
The acquisition is expected to expand Foilco’s product offering, providing access to Washin’s portfolio of more than 3000 colours and over 300 grade formulations.
Vivid sees increased installations across print and display sectors
13 April 2026
Vivid Laminating Technologies has reported a number of recent installations of its Veloblade Nexus cutting systems and associated finishing equipment across a range of print…
Diametric enhances cutting capability with Plockmatic investment
2 April 2026
Diametric has brought a new digital die cutting and creasing system into full commercial production just two days after installation, following investment in a Plockmatic…
EasyCut Pro adds support for Siser, LokLik and Roland cutters
1 April 2026
EasyCut has released an updated version of its EasyCut Pro software, adding compatibility with a wider range of vinyl cutting devices, including models from Siser,…