The screen and digital printer in Gloucestershire replaced an older Schneider 115 guillotine with a Senator S-Line 115H CT. The company uses it to cut vinyl, plastics and board for clients including more than 200 industrial plant and hire companies. The Friedheim-supplied guillotine trims stickers square, rectangular or to shape for heavy-duty machinery. Though accuracy not speed was a major criteria, you could not beat a guillotine for speed and volume compared to flatbed cutters, managing director Graham Higdon claimed. “The guillotine is absolutely key: if that goes wrong, everything stops – we can’t prepare or finish jobs,” he explained. “The Schneider does everything we need and is reliable. It has hydraulic cutting and clamping that cuts down on noise and makes it more effective. “The old machine was good but you can repair kit only so long. These are such dangerous machines, you have to make sure all the safety checks are performed. We looked at the main rivals but this kit fitted our needs perfectly. Friedheim was a big help advising on smaller cuts.” Six-staff Atlantic Coast Studio runs traditional flatbed screen print kit and five Roland VS digital print machines as well as a Summa cutter. The company makes £500,000 turnover and expects to continue expanding its range of kit and areas of work, according to Higdon....

The machine cost £6,500 from distributor Friedheim International and is an additional piece of kit at the business in Sandhurst, Berkshire. Other machines include a Bobst 102 SE cut and creaser, Paperplast International laminator, three Crosland hand-fed platens and foil-blocking kit. “Continuous investment in machinery and highly experienced staff ensures we can keep ahead of competition,” said Kris Watling, director of the 10-staff company with clients including printers and packaging companies. L500 SA Semi-automatic L-sealer can be used on PVC, polyolefine and polyethylene on thicknesses up to 50 micron. The kit has sealing temperature settings, an automatic cycle mode setting, six six operating programs and failure codes indication. Production speeds depend on the product size and materials, said Friedheim marketing manager Neil Elliott. Audion L-sealers packed in a safe, presentable way and had easy adjustment and settings to guarantee flexibility and high production quantity....

The ANT 150 PUR Hybrid is a fully automatic, single-clamp PUR perfect binding machine that is ideal for small job runs; it offers efficient, reliable and easy operation, as well as providing a professional quality finish. The machine costs from around £19,750 and runs off a standard 13amp supply. An innovative PUR gluing system provides better lay-flat and higher strength finished books, while heavy coated or special papers used in digital printing and photo books are handled with ease by the binder, according to Roger Cartright, sales manager for distributor Friedheim International. “It is aimed at the digital sector only, as it’s designed to prepare only cut-sheet work for binding rather than folding sections. The hybrid gluing system uses rollers but not roller tanks for the adhesive. Glue tanks involve lots of waste – you have to throw away what’s left after the job.” The kit enables finishers to use enough glue for the particular job, such as five or 25 books at a time, he said, adding: “PUR glue is still very expensive so it’s a shame to have to waste it”. The machine could tackle runs of hundreds but not thousands, he added. “It’s aimed at the digital printer who wants to produce a couple of dozen books for a client where a bigger binder would be overkill for them. Another key feature is a hot-melt side-glue capability, which is almost unique at this level with a PUR binder to give more stability of the spine.” He added: “Tecnograf has developed this compact machine for all digital customers that require an entry-level perfect binder that is simple to use and intuitive to handle. The system allows the operator to control every function of the machine during the binding cycle. The simple roller application means cleaning is simple and straightforward.”...

Jewson, who has held the post for the past 17 years, will be replaced by current non-executive director Richard Wyatt who will take up the post on 1 January 2014. “I have been honoured to serve as both a director and chairman of Archant for the last 31 years,” said Jewson. “During that time I have seen Archant grow from a small newspaper company in East Anglia into a successful community media business operating across the UK. “I have always intended to retire by the time I reach 70 and this is now a good time to hand over to my successor, Richard Wyatt, to whom I wish all success.” Adrian Jeakings, chief executive of Archant, said: “Richard has played a major role in the development of Archant. He has been hugely helpful to me since I took on the role of chief executive and I wish him every happiness in his retirement. “I am delighted that Richard Wyatt has accepted the position of Archant chairman and look forward to working with him in the future.” Richard Wyatt will become Archant chairman on 1 January 2014 Wyatt, 54, has been a non-executive director of Archant since 2005. He is chairman of Loudwater Investment Partners and media agency the Engine Group and is also a senior advisor of NM Rothschild and a trustee of Aldeburgh Music. He was formerly a managing director of Schroder Securities and Lazard. “I am delighted to have been appointed chairman of Archant,” he said. “I would wish to pay the strongest of tributes to Richard Jewson, who has contributed to the success and growth of Archant for more than 30 years. “He is, and will remain, a source of wise counsel for me, and I wish him well in his retirement.”...

Jewson, who has held the post for the past 17 years, will be replaced by current non-executive director Richard Wyatt who will take up the post on 1 January 2014. “I have been honoured to serve as both a director and chairman of Archant for the last 31 years,” said Jewson. “During that time I have seen Archant grow from a small newspaper company in East Anglia into a successful community media business operating across the UK. “I have always intended to retire by the time I reach 70 and this is now a good time to hand over to my successor, Richard Wyatt, to whom I wish all success.” Adrian Jeakings, chief executive of Archant, said: “Richard has played a major role in the development of Archant. He has been hugely helpful to me since I took on the role of chief executive and I wish him every happiness in his retirement. “I am delighted that Richard Wyatt has accepted the position of Archant chairman and look forward to working with him in the future.” Richard Wyatt will become Archant chairman on 1 January 2014 Wyatt, 54, has been a non-executive director of Archant since 2005. He is chairman of Loudwater Investment Partners and media agency the Engine Group and is also a senior advisor of NM Rothschild and a trustee of Aldeburgh Music. He was formerly a managing director of Schroder Securities and Lazard. “I am delighted to have been appointed chairman of Archant,” he said. “I would wish to pay the strongest of tributes to Richard Jewson, who has contributed to the success and growth of Archant for more than 30 years. “He is, and will remain, a source of wise counsel for me, and I wish him well in his retirement.”...