When it was installed in March 2017, Kingfisher Press’s Jet Press 720S (the third installation in the UK at the time) signified a bold step forward for the Suffolk-based printer and its co-directors Jon Doidge and Paul Tomlin. “We had reached a bit of an impasse – our litho work was static and we decided that we had three choices as to how to proceed,” explained Tomlin at the time.

The BoxMaker, a Pacific Northwest packaging company with an innovative web-to-packaging print business, is adding an HP Scitex 15500 Corrugated Press to deliver brilliant graphics as it accelerates production in corrugated packaging and display, including customized products for targeted retail marketing campaigns.

Nuneaton-based art and design specialist Smoart has invested in an additional Roland DG 3D milling machine to increase productivity, supporting its work in the creation of bespoke textured artwork for architectural installation and interior spaces. Founded in 2007 by artist Sandra Owens, Smoart designs and produces bespoke wall panel artwork pieces using a wide range of materials including ceramics, wood, plaster, plastics and concrete.