INDUSTRY NEWS

Spectrum Innovations elevates quality and capability with HEIDELBERG Versafire LP Investment

11 FEBRUARY 2026

Spectrum Innovations invested in a Versafire LP to benefit from its exceptional print quality. As the company needed to increase output and overall print quality, HEIDELBERG was a natural choice.

“As a litho printer, we have always had HEIDELBERG presses,” says Kath Doran, Managing Director of Spectrum Innovations. “As we move forward on our digital journey, we wanted to upgrade to a new level of quality and production capabilities. HEIDELBERG has always been our trusted partner and is held in such high esteem within the print industry. After exploring our market options and completing a great deal of testing, we determined that the Versafire satisfied our needs.”

BLOC IS HITTING THE ROAD

9 FEBRUARY 2026

BLOC is delighted to announce it will be hitting the road this March, hosting a series of regional meetings across the UK designed to help members get the most from their membership. These meetings offer valuable opportunities to gain key industry insights, hear directly from the BLOC team, and connect with other like-minded independent businesses within the BLOC community.

Stationers and Innovation Excellence Awards at Materials Research Exchange 2026

4 FEBRUARY 2026

The Company and our Innovation Excellence Awards (IEAs) will have a presence at the Materials Research Exchange (MRE), taking place on 19–20 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London.

Thanks to the support of Professor Sally Beken and Innovate UK, the Company will host a dedicated stand showcasing our Innovation Excellence Awards.  We are delighted that last year’s Innovator of the Year, FabLittleBag, has already confirmed they will be joining us, alongside three further materials-focused innovators from recent award years.

MRE will also serve as a soft launch for the IEAs’ new Manufacturing category, reflecting the growing importance of coatings, materials, and advanced manufacturing within the communications and content industries.

Attendance at MRE is free, but all visitors must register in advance.

More information: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/materials-research-exchange-2026/

Page Bros accelerates growth with major HEIDELBERG XL106 investment

2 FEBRUARY 2026

Page Bros has invested in a new HEIDELBERG Speedmaster XL106-5+L, replacing an existing HEIDELBERG CX102, as part of a three-year, £7 million investment strategy with the intent to grow, evolve, and expand into new markets. This investment, alongside multiple recent mergers and acquisitions, has created real momentum across the business.

The XL106’s efficiency translates into faster, more dependable delivery schedules, consistently higher-quality outcomes, and greater production flexibility. As it uses less energy and generates less waste, it also supports the sustainability goals of Page Bros and its customers. The company also owns a TH82-P Stahlfolder, which supports the new press.