Brought to Book
21 March 2014
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner All the people who chat about print fading away must not have noticed the rising number of book…
Finishing
Roland DG launches ‘milestone’ flatbed printer
19 March 2014
The VersaUV LEJ-640F wide format flatbed printer from Roland DG is now available commercially as the company’s first dedicated flatbed printer. A prototype of the…
Capacity expands with the Horizon SPF/FC-200A
18 March 2014
A Horizon SPF/FC-200A Robson Print has expanded its production capacity following investment in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch, fold and trim line supplied by Intelligent Finishing…
First Ventura MC comes to Great Britain
18 March 2014
Diamond Print Services will commission two Muller Martini Ventura MC book sewing machines making it the first in Great Britain to invest in this equipment.…
Perfect Bindery Solutions: short run books at Ipex 2014
17 March 2014
The palamides smartliner240 Short run, high quality layflat and large format books: there is a growing market for such products because they stand out both aesthetically and…
Flat book market is booming
17 March 2014
Layflat books are an attractive way of presenting photographs but are increasingly being adopted for high value promotional print too. Simon Eccles surveys the production options. One…
Given the sign to make a display
17 March 2014
The Mutoh ValueJet 2638 and 1638 Some matches are made in heaven, and Colourgen’s successful partnership with Mutoh last year has led the company to…
Motioncutter high speed digital laser system hits the UK
14 March 2014
London-based printer, Screaming Colour, has purchased the first motioncutter high speed digital laser system in the UK to create high quality print and finishing. The motioncutter…
See The Proof program extends to commercial print
14 March 2014
Xeikon is inviting packaging and commercial printers to put digital print to the test through its See The Proof program, first launched in 2013. The…
One copy, will do
10 March 2014
Wohlenberg Quickmax perfect binder Perfect binding, thread sewing and case binding all have their place in the book market. How are these processes being developed to cater for…
Tranklein gluing machines provide stability
10 March 2014
BJ Chant & Sons has put its faith in a set of Tranklein gluing machines, for its high quality book production, and is pleased with…
Superior beefs up cutting capacity
5 March 2014
The Polar 78 N Plus guillotine Design, print and fulfilment company Superior continues to improve its digital production with the addition of a Polar 78 N…
Darwin Print Solutions evolves its business service
4 March 2014
Kristian Darwin, managing director London commercial printer Darwin Print Solutions has taken a step up in its inhouse business service with the investment in a…
Picking up the thread
3 March 2014
The Smyth F55L can handle a 500 mm square signature Quality-conscious buyers are looking to thread sewing once more for prestigious book work, causing renewed interest in…
Exclusive offer on the VersaART RE-640
3 March 2014
The VersaART RE-640 wide format printer Roland DG has announced an exclusive offer on its powerful VersaART RE-640 wide format printer giving customers the chance…