Full Automatic Cylinder Screen Printing Machine

Screen Printing Machine

Model JB-720/780/1020 full-auto cylinder screen press is a kind of automatic flat screen press with high efficiency (more than duplation printing speed over the flat one), high quality (linear touch, more suitable for spot printing), high precision (usually the precision of overprint is less than 0.15mm), it is suitable for sequence printing in bulk of high precision screen productions. It is suitable for sequence printing in bulk of high precision screen productions. It is suitable for 108~400g/m2 materials, especially for paper productions (such as cigarette case,. wine case, toiletry case, present case, brand, poster, other paper packing production and special fake against materials etc),flower paper, soft plastic etc.



Main Characteristics:

1.Driven by frequency control of motor, the whole machine movement is controlled by PLC program logic controller, optional and touched operation screen shows all functions and data which makes the operation more convenient and simple.
2.Full-automatic inspect the malfunction with the whole process, stoppage and pressure-off automatic when no paper or paper locked, so that decrease the waste of paper.
3.Perfect alarm system can show the workers to deal with the malfunction purposefully which make the service more easily and quickly.
4.Except the motor ,the full set electron elements import, increase the stability of the wiring system and decrease the difficulty of service inspect and measure.
5.Cast iron machine body machining minutely by Shanghaimachining center, can ensure the precision of the crucial elements, make the machine runs stablylasting and quickly.
6.The machine assembles the back pick-up feeder and two-ply pile feeder without stoppage increase the printing efficiency. Single or consecutive feeding can be changed freely.
7.The high precision and durable printing cylinder is made from stainless steel, the elasticity range of tooth-like thing feeder is designed agilely, adjusted conveniently.
8.Paper collection can be overturned up to 90°which is in favor of cleaning and assemble and unassembled; inching switch of half-tone can adjust the half-tone omni directionally.
9.It forms the full-automatic product line linked with the UV solidify machineUV&IR dryer or JB series screen drying machine and automatic delivery.
10.Offer the long perfect training and quicklyone-year service for free, ensure the customers master the technology of screen printing to use the machine skilledly.

Main technical Parameter:

JB-720
JB-780
JB-1020

Max paper size 720×520² 780×540² 1020×720²
Min paper size 350×270² 350×270² 560×350²
Max printing area 720×500² 780×520² 1020×700²
Size of screen frame 880×880² 940×940² 1280×1140²
Paper weight 100450 g /
Paper margin ≤15
Precision of overprint ≤0.15
Pile height 700
Printing speed 1000-3600 pcs/h 1000-3300 pcs/h 1000-2500 pcs/h
Power 3P 380V 10.25KW 3P 380V 10.25KW 3P 380V 10.35KW
Total weight 3500 3800 4900
Overall dimension 4100×1960×1270³ 4200×2080×1270³ 4570×2720×1430³

Fully-Automatic Rotary & Letter Press And Intermittent High-Speed Label Printing Machine (Smart-320)

Rotary Label Printing Machine Smart-320


CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Servo-control system achieves optimization control of label printing machine, which assure high accuracy and stability for registration.

2. Special printing unit combined rotary letter press-intermittent printing, convert, both functions easily on one machine.

3. Creative impression cylinder adopts transmission without gears, which brings convenience of repair and maintenance.

4. Creative front -back vacuum driving roller in paper-feeding system saves extra substrate for removing rider wheels.

5. Creative Lateral-lineal registration system electrical controlled can be adjusted easily through the panel on printing unit or center control screen.

6. Creative ink distributing system avoids bar marking and ghosting. Inks volume varies with printing speed automatically.

7. Indicate malfunction of machine on the center control screen to speed up the maintenance of machine.

8. This machine is best one to print middle-top class labels in large, medium and small batch of production.



Main Parameter: Max web width
310mm

Max printing width
300mm

Max printing speed
Intermittent250r/min rotary75m/min

Printing repeat
Intermittent50-260mm rotary55-96T(174.6-304.8mm)

Color
2-9Color

Registration accuracy
±0.05mm

Max.unwind diameter
700mm

Max.rewind diameter
700mm

Overall dimension(L×W×H)
6800×1600×1400mm

Machine weight
6800kg

Power
380V/AC(Three-phase)50/60H 50A

Total power
17.3KW(Not Including UV)

Automatic UV Flexographic Printing Machine (RY-450 320)

Flexographic Printing Machine (RY-450 320)

Characteristics:

1. The main motor adopts imported inverter to govern a stepless speed adjustment.

2. Feeding and rewinding are controlled through magnetic particle brake and clutch(Japanese Mitsubishi auto tension controller)

3. Unwinder system is controlled by edge guide sensor.

4. Adopt ceramic anilox roller which offers durability,wear resistance and corrosion resistance,also is more efficient on production by reducing the times of changing rollers.

5. The printing unit can register in 360 degrees.Each printing unit can be independently geared and loosen to have rest of units continue to printing.

6. The printing units are all equipped with a group of infrared dryers respectively.

7. Each IR dryer device of printing unit is Interchangeable to UV dryer.

8. Unwinder and rewinder adopt air coreholder.

9. The inking roller will be automatically off impression when press stop and rotate at lower speed in order to keep the ink from being drying.

10. The roll feeding,printing,UV vanish,auto infrared drying,laminating and rewinding can be processed in one pass.It has characterized by wide application,fast printing speed and high economic efficiency ink will not contaminate environment.So it is an idea printing machine for the business form,Tag and high end pressure sensitive label.



Main Parameter:

Model RY-450 RY-320
Printing speed 10-60m/min 10-60m/min
Printing color 4-6(color) 4-6(color)
Max.Web width 450mm 320mm
Max.Printing width 440mm 310mm
Max.unwind diameter 600mm 600mm
Max.rewind diameter 550mm 550mm
Printing repeat 175-320mm 175-320mm
Registration accuracy +-0.1mm +-0.1mm
Can add UV drying units Group1~6 Group1~6
Overall dimensions(L*W*H) 3000*1700*3000mm 3000*1500*3000mm
Machine weight About 2300kg About 2000kg

Intermittent (Letter Press) High-Speed Label Printing Machine (Super-320)

Label Printing Machine (Super-320)

Characteristics:

1. Adopt paper reciprocating model. One printing roller could do the job regardless the repeat size.

2. Adopt servo control system to control every roll in printing system, which make the optimized performance of machine.

3. Optimization of ink rollers could prevent bar marking and ghosting to improve the printing quality.

4. The supply of ink will change proportionally with the speed of the machine to make printing result better.

5. Malfunction of the machine would be shown on the screen automatically, which will shorten the repair time.

6. Paper winding, feeding printing, UV varnish, rotary die cutting, waste removal and rewinding will be completed in one pass.

7. This equipment is suitable for printing middle-upper class labels in large, middle and small batch of production.



Main Parameter:

Max web width
310mm

Max printing width
290mm

Max printing speed
30-250r/min

Color
2-8Color

Max.unwind diameter
700mm

Max.rewind diameter
700mm

Overall dimension(L×W×H)
6800×1600×1400mm

Machine weight
6000kg

Power
380V/AC(Three-phase)50/60H 50A 17.3KVA

Total power
17.3KW(Not Including UV)

Microcomputer Screen Printing Machine

Screen Printing Machine

Characteristics:

1.The printing effect is very excellent by using four air cylinders.
2.The height of screen-release device can be quickly adjusted, ensure printing precision and quality.
3.The tension pressure for printing blade, ink-return blade is adjusted separately at infinite speed, which increases the service lift and printing quality of half tone.
4.Printing stroke and half tone fixed system can be quickly adjusted to meet different printing area.

Roll-Roll Continuous Adhesive Label Die Cutting Machine (MQ-320)

Label Die Cutting Machine (MQ-320)

MQ-320 die cuts through flat pressing and high precision unit while shifting materials and slittling are controlled through servomoter. The printing labels two-faced and lengthways the color marks from three optics electric eyes to have exquisite tracking to locate, die cut, collect the discarded waste,slit or auto label in one processing.It is very applicable to die cut free paper adhesive tape,Dacron film trademark and laser anti-false trademark. It is an ideal equipment for soft printing machine, continuous thread printing machine, intaglio printing machine and anti-false trademark die press machine and is also the most efficient equipment for whole wheel rotation quick roll trademark printing machine.It is also applicable to die cutting to form for the Electronic and adhesive tape sectors.



Main Technical Parameters:

Model
MQ-320

Cutting speed
20-170times/min

Max.Unwind diameter
500mm

Max.Web width
320mm

Max.Mould cutting width
300mm

Max. Mould cutting length
290mm

Orientation precision
+0.1mm

Total Power
2.2kw

Power voltage
220v+10%

Machine weight
1500kgs

Overall dimensions (LxWxH)
2800x1100x1600mm

High-Speed Label Slitting and Rewinding Machine (FQ-320)

Label Slitting and Rewinding Machine (FQ-320)

Characteristics:

Auto slitting machine FQ-320 type is a complete set of equipment for full automatic roll trademark printing machine and roll die cutting machine. It is applicable to slit the narrow scope paper, automatic counting the length(meter), quantity of paper(piece) and setting the length, automatic stopping, giving an alarm and unreeling, magic eye automatic correcting the error, inflatable shaft receiving material, tension controlling. Recording Paper number import electric eye , So it is of tight construction and is characterized by quickness, accurate slitting ease of operation and stable firm running.



Main Technical Variables:

Max web width 320mm
Max putting diameter 500mm
Min width 10mm
Cutting precision 0.3mm
Overall dimensions(L×W×H) 1500×1000×1200m
Cutting speed 70m/min
Machine weight 430kg

Automatic UV Oil Passing and Paper Coating Machine

Automatic Coating Machine

This machine congregate the light, electric and pneumatic together. The design highlight the man-machine combination and achieve the full automiatc, rapid and high efficiency. The max. speed is up to 60m/min. The unit can combine with the main machine according to the requirement of client. It's suitable for big-size printing enterprise.



1.Automatic Feeder
(1) Double-sheet controller. Automatic machine stop function;
(2) Up and down limitation protection;
(3) High reliability paper transfer sucker.

2.Three roller wet powder removal
(1) Apply water cycle and special rubber surface to clean the dust;
(2) Adjust pressure to run the powder removal.

3.UV coating unit (with air blade mechanism)
(1) Paper winding malfunction emergency stop and warming system;
(2) Air blade PLC control;
(3) Low speed inch move adjustment.

4.IR drying system
(1) Automatic rectification system of transport belt;
(2) Automatic temperature adjustment system;
(3) IR tunnel lifting mechanism by cylinder.

5.UV solidify system
(1) Exhaust system control by program;
(2) UV transfering net stop and automatic extinguish function. Light casse automatic lift;
(3) Transfering belt rectify automatically.

6. Automatic delivery
(1) Thin paper guiding mechanism and mechanical side layer;
(2) Photocell sensor automatic down.

Oil-Passing and UV Coating Machine (SGA-720 1000 1200)

UV Coating Machine

It is an essential machine for printing and fine processing of post-printing. All kinds of paper printed matter treated by this machine are not only improving the smooth finish of surface, but also dampproof, drtyproof, shineproof and wearproof for the surface of printed matter. Especially, the UV oiling tre-atment, it is same as film-covering and calendaring treatment and without the defects of film-droping, curlines and smooth fading.

Features:

1. It is not only used together with calender, but also can used alone

as ultraviolet oiling process and usual glazing process.
2. This machine adopts stepless speed-adjusting. It has a reasonable

structure and is easy to operate.
3. Adopting wire mesh belt, the drive belt has such characteristics as

fire prevention, drafty structure and long service life.
4. Reasonable internal structure can effectively prevent ultraviolet rays

from leaking.
5. According to the electric heating design in baking box, the electric

heating can be separately used by 20%, 40%, 60% or 100% with

automatic constant temperature.



Main Technical Variabler:

Model 720 1000 1200
Max. Width 700mm 950mm 11500mm
Paper used 200-600g 200-600g 200-600g
Speed 0-45m/min 0-50m/min 0-50m/min
Overall Dimensions 6620×1300×1500mm 6620×1575×1500mm 6620×1775×1500mm
Overall Weight 1.7T 2T 2.2T
Total Power 35KW 35KW 35KW

High Precision and Multiduty Film Laminator (Laminating Machine FM-840 1000 1100)

Film Laminator FM-840 1000 1100

This machine is the new style laminating presses. It can let Biaxially Oriented Polypropylen or Polyester film laminated on any kind of printed matters continuously and make the laminated products bright, clear can beautiful, Besides, it is also water-proof and easy to keep clean. It's widely used for laminating plastic film on the following materials, such as the cover of books and periodicals, pictures, calendars, cards, sample books and packing boxes, etc, it's a optimum eguipment or improving the quality of the printed maters. This machine is suitable for water-soluble glue, oil glue and BOPP as material multiform purpose. It's suiable to be use in various printing shops for table, package and artistic printing jobs.

Features:

1.The machine adopts cast-iron structure and has such characteristics as high manufacture accureacy and long service file.
2.It's provided withautomatic temperature control unit.
3.The gluing roller and the glue spreading roller have such characteristics as high accuracy and uniform glue coating.
4.This machine is not only used for the plastic filming of paper ,but also used for the plastic filming of the plate,PVC and so on.



Main Technical Variables:

Model FM-1100 FM-1000 FM-840
Max.width 1050mm 950mm 800mm
Pressure temperature 30-120 30-120 30-120
Pressure compound 0-25MPa 0-25MPa 0-25MPa
Speed 0-38m/min 0-38m/min 0-38m/min
Overall Dimensions 5920*1720*2600mm 5920*1620*2600mm 5920*1500*2600mm
Overall Weight 3.2T 3T 2.8T
Total Power 20kw 18kw 18kw

Water-soluble Laminating Machine (Laminator SRFM-1000 1200)

Laminating Machine

Water-soluble filming machine is a plastic filming machine of the fully environmental protection type, it uses the water-soluble environment protection glue-water, and is able to press the bilaterally tensile polypropylene filme (BOPP) or the polyester film with the printed matter together continuously. This product has many advantages, such as high transparency, strong plastic effect, good adhesive property, without snowflake points, bubble free nonpoisonous , odorless and so on. It is widely textbooks, covers of books and magazines, New Year pictures, wall calendar, catalogues and package paper boxes, and is an ideal equipment for increasing the quality of printed matters.

Features:

1.The main machine uses the imported frequency inverter, with stable performances.
2.It equips with the automatic stopping for lacking of paper, paper acounting, automatic film cutting. treatment of finished product fast pushing etc.
3.This machine has a compact and reliable structure has features of high speed and energy saving.
4.Adopts inmersion coating method, the pump automatic purvey glue.
5.The power supply used by this machine is 220V, 50HZ.
6.The machine adopts cast-iron structure and has such characteristics as long service life and non-deformation.
7.The machine adopts four-roller double pressure laminating to make product quality stable.

Main Technical variables:

Model SRFM-1000 SRFM-1200
Effective width 950mm 1150mm
Speed 0-50m/min 0-50m/min
The Motor power 3.125kw 3.125KW
Overall Weight 1.2T 1.5T
Overall Dimensions L3000*W1600*H1500 L3000*W1800*H1500mm
Power 220V 50HZ 220V 50H

Digital Display Paper Cutting Machine (QZX-M Series)

Paper Cutting Machine (QZX-M Series)

Main Technical Parameter:

Model NO.QZX-M 780 920 1150 1300 1370 1640 2000 2200
Cutting width(mm): 780 940 1150 1300 1370 1640 2000 2200
Cutting length(mm): 780 1060 1150 1300 1450 1600 1600 1600
Cutting height(mm): 120 110 135 130 145 145 120 120
Cutting speed(t/m): 32 32 42 42 42 42 42 42
N.weight(kg): 2100 2300 2800 3500 3800 4500 4600 5100
Motor(kw): 3 3 5.5 5.5 5.5 7.5 7.5 7.5

Mechanical Paper Cutting Machine (QZ-C Series)

Paper Cutting Machine (QZ-C Series)

Characteristics:

1.Press the paper with double worm gear,which makes it balance in pressing force and prolongs the services of the pressing unit/system.
2.An auto braker is installed in the master motor,and the paper cuttercan position accurately.
3.The digital-screening paper cutting machine is adopted copper thread rod nut,and is installed with a spring to make it firm.So it is not easy to be abraded.It is of high precision in cutting paper.
4.Selectable infrared prote ctor and dual digital device increase the efficiency and safety in operation.
5.Polished flat plate makes it free to push paper.



Main Technical Parameter:

Model NO.QZ-C 960C 1150C 1300C 1640C 2000C 2200C
Cutting width(mm): 960 1150 1300 1640 2000 2200
Cutting length(mm): 1120 1150 1250 1600 1600 1600
Cutting height(mm): 120 120 120 120 120 120
Front table length: 520 580 580 700 700 700
Front table height: 820 820 820 850 850 850
Power of main motor: 3 3 4 4 4.5 5
Cutting speed(t/m): 26 26 26 26 26 26
N.weight(kg): 1500 1900 2400 3000 4000 5000

Creasing and Cutting Machine (ML-1100 1200)

Creasing and Cutting Machine (ML-1100 1200)

Main Technical Parameter:

Model NO.: ML- 1100 1200
Working area of platen: 1100x800 1200x820
Working speed(times/min.) : 22 22
Max. length of cutting(m) : 30 35
N.weight(kgs): 4500 5000
Motor(kw): 4 4

Creasing and Cutting Machine (ML-710)

Creasing and Cutting Machine (ML-710)
Main Technical Parameter:
Model NO.:
ML-710
Working area of platen:
710x500mm
Working speed(times/min.) :
26
Max. length of cutting(m) :
15
Overall dimensions :
154x140x155cm
N.weight(kgs):
1800
Motor(kw):
2.2

Program Control Paper Cutting Machine (QZK-M Series)

Program Control Paper Cutting Machine (QZK-M Series)

Characteristics:

1.The working tables are all chrome-plated and equipped with air balls which makes paper-pushing easily and rusty-proof. Large side working table (1000mm×800mm) is optional.

2.Ball lead screw and linear guide-rail makes paper impeller run smooth, low noise , accurate positioning, enhance the cutting precision and speed greatly, prolong the service lift of paper cutter.

3.Safety device for knife bed, overloading protection for cutting, automatic return safety device.

4.Flat worm speed reducer transmission.

5.Imported hydraulic components are adopted in hydraulic system, the pressure can be Adjusted,The paper is pressed twice by pressure-increased system.

6.Imported electric components LG, OMRON, SIEMENS.



Main Technical Parameter:

Item no.: QZK-M 780 920 1150 1300 1370 1640 2000 2200
Cutting width(mm): 780 940 1150 1300 1370 1640 2000 2200
Cutting length(mm): 780 1060 1150 1300 1450 1600 1600 1600
Cutting height(mm): 120 110 135 130 145 145 120 120
Cutting speed(t/m): 32 32 42 42 42 42 42 42
N.weight(kg): 2100 2300 2800 3500 3800 4500 4600 5100
Motor(kw): 3 3 5.5 5.5 5.5 7.5 7.5 7.5

Paper Handle Bag Making Machine (FT-1100B)

Paper Bag Machine (FT-1100B)

This Machine adopts foreign advanced technology. It can automaticcaly feed paper, glue, past cylinder and fold organ position after printing and pressing in one time.
The machine uses hot melting gel, which makes it dry quickly. The machine is suitable for OPP, gloss oil, second oil, optical cement, etc. The paper is featured in strong binding, and won't have the gel spill out. It is a good equipment for handbag making manufacurers.

Main Technical Variables:

Max paper in size
600-1100mm
Min paper in size
350-500mm
The height of organ
50-150mm
Production speed
40-70pcs/min
Sheet thickness
128-300g
Power required
2kw
Heater required
1kw
Total weight
2200kg
Dimension
5700*1900*1200mm

Packaging plays it cool as snow brings chaos to roads

Companies across the packaging industry have played down the impact of today's severe weather conditions, despite parts of England being hit by the heaviest snowfall in almost two decades.

Motorways and rail links were closed this morning or at an effective standstill after as much as 15cm of snow fell overnight in parts of the country.

The south-east, Wales and the north-east have been particularly affected, while further extreme weather warning have been issued by the Met Office, with more snow expected later today and tomorrow (3 February).

Some packaging companies are understood to have rescheduled deliveries as they face up to treachorous conditions on the roads and staff being unable to get in to work. However, others contacted by Packaging News played down the impact of the snowfalls.

Peter Atkinson, chief executive of packaging distributor and manufacturer MacFarlane Group, said that some areas, such as the west country, were operating normally but that in areas of heavy snowfall the company was contacting customers to re-schedule deliveries.

"There are obviously safety concerns and we are being pragmatic. We are prioritising deliveries depending on the distance from our distribution centres and their stock levels.

"Most customers are being very sensible about the situation - many are barely at work themselves today."

Other companies, however, claimed that the snow had not put a damper on operations today.

DS Smith Packaging sales director Mike Alvis said that it was business as usual for the group, which has 33 sites across the country, and described the snow as "a very regional problem".

Companies contacted in the North had yet to be hit by the severe conditions affecting London and the south east.

A spokeswoman for aluminium recycler Novelis said that deliveries were continuing as normal, while a spokeswoman for Linpac Packaging, based in Yorkshire, said that all staff had arrived at work as usual.

Today's snowfall is the worst in 18 years in the south east and has caused severe disruption on roads and public transport, with a series of accidents and bringing many roads to a standstill.
Source: packagingnews

Fujifilm records 10.9% revenue fall but pushes R&D

Fujifilm has recorded at 10.9% drop in revenue to 1.9tr Yen (£15bn) across its divisions, including its Xerox joint venture, as the impact of the strong yen and the economic downturn took its toll on the company.

The group recorded a 9.7% fall in revenue in its Information Solutions division, which includes its inkjet products, and a 5.3% fall in revenue in its Xerox joint venture Document Solutions unit.

According to a statement released by the company, graphic arts business sales declined due to drops in the number of newspaper pages and the volumes of "other published materials".

However, the plate and inkjet specialist said that it is now targeting growth in the wide-format inkjet market, through its Acuity products.

In addition, its production service business, contained within the Document Solutions division and led by the DocuColor joint venture with Xerox, posted an increase in domestic sales.

Fujifilm Graphic Systems UK director Keith Dalton said that it was going to be a tough year for the UK market but said the company was holding its own.

"We have made market share gains," he said. "In addition our plate business is holding up and we are experiencing a softer landing that other suppliers that are volume dependent."

Dalton said that it was encouraging that Fujifilm was increasing its investment in research and development, which was up 7.5% year-on-year.

"We will be well-positioned when the economy starts to turn up again," he said.
source: printweek

SAICA invests £40m but reveals possible redundancies

SAICA Packaging UK has announced a mixed bag of restructuring measures, which include a £40m investment in facilities but also the possible closure of two sites with the loss of up to 264 jobs.

SAICA said it was consulting on making up to 264 posts redundant and was looking at closing plants in Aylesford in Kent by the autumn and at Winsford, Cheshire, by the spring of 2010.

At the same time, the Spanish firm is planning to invest £40m in its facilities, predominantly in Wigan, Thrapston in Northamptonshire and Thatcham in Berkshire, and would create more than 100 new jobs.

SAICA executive vice-president Ramón Alejandro said the investment showed the firm's "commitment to creating a world class manufacturing capability in the UK".

"We believe the long-term prognosis is good and we want to be in a position to provide the best possible service to UK-based customers," he said.

Alejandro said the investment would include the purchase of two 2.8 corrugators.

SAICA, Sociedad Anónima Industrias Celulosa Aragonesa, bought SCA's UK corrugated business for £100m. It currently employs some 2,000 people in 19 sites across the country and has a turnover of €430m (£386.5m).

After the acquisition, it announced it would build a £250m recycled paper mill near Manchester.
Source: packagingnews

ITI staff keep jobs after Boden's Hawkesbury business steps in

Former employees at Information Technology Incentives (ITI) are to be offered their jobs back after the business was bought out of administration by Cromwell Press saviour John Boden.

ITI, which owned digital printer Cpod and Chivers Period - a manufacturer of traditionally bound books - went into administration on 21 January, with 30 employees being made redundant .

Administrator SFP sold the assets of the company yesterday to new company Hawkesbury, which boasts Boden as a director.

Boden told PrintWeek: "I have bought the assets of ITI from the administrator in its entirety and I am now offering to reemploy the staff that were made redundant. The employees at Chivers have a really special skill set, they are completely unique and there are not many of those people left."

He also said that Baldwin, which bought the assets of Cromwell Press from administration earlier week, would change its name to Cromwell Press Group.

The intention now is for the Cpod business, along with a B3 press that was owned by ITI, to come under the Cromwell Press Group banner.

Meanwhile Chivers Period will continue to operate as an individual business under Hawkesbury. It is not clear yet if Hawkesbury change its name.

Emap Inform's £5m print work goes to Headley Brothers and William Gibbons

Emap Inform has awarded its £5m print work to Headley Brothers and William Gibbons.

The tender, which began in July last year, resulted in William Gibbons joining Headley Brothers on Emap Informs' roster of main suppliers, which has been rationalised from four down to two.

Former primary print suppliers Polestar, Southernprint and Wyndeham all lost out following the roster shake-up, which will come into effect from the beginning of the financial year, in April.

New supplier William Gibbons has gained 10 titles and Headley Brothers four more. Polestar Colchester, Wyndeham and Southernprint have lost all the titles they previously printed – numbering four, five, and one respectively. However, Polestar Wheaton retains its six contracts.

The £5m tender, which was the first since Emap’s £1bn acquisition by Guardian Media Group and Apax, covered all of the publisher’s magazines and peripheral print products.

Emap print buyer Richard Hunt said: "It was a challenging tender considering the current climate and cost was a key factor in the decision alongside flexibility, quality and service."