Prontaprint Gloucester have reported a significant improvement in productivity since installing a new Duplo mini suction bookletmaking solution. Despite its small footprint, the system is rich with automatic features that have reduced setup time and put the system on target to produce 250,000 booklets in the first year.

 Oxfordshire based, Artisan Litho have purchased the new Duplo DBMi Saddle System on the first day of THE EVENT. Duplo's official launch event of their new HQ, Automated Precision House.

Surrey-based Duplo International has achieved the Sunday Times Best Companies’ One Star Accreditation for 2012. The Best Companies scheme ascertains workplace performance and best practice according to eight key factors, including Leadership, Well Being, My Manager and My Company amongst others.

Duplo International has extended its offering by introducing a compact PUR binder to its range of finishing equipment. The FKS PrintBind KB-4000 PUR is the latest in on demand binding and is ideal for producing high quality books in short runs.

Duplo International has announced details of its latest fully automated saddle stitcher, the DBMi Saddle System, which can produce books from CD inserts to A4 landscape. With book thicknesses up to 120 pages this innovative machine delivers flatter, more precise books than any other machine in the market.

Duplo International has moved its International headquarters into a purpose built 10,000m2 facility known as ‘Automated Precision House’ situated in Addlestone, Surrey.

Innovative design and digital print firm Now Print has purchased £30k worth of Duplo finishing kit from Docu-Finish Solutions to meet the increasing demand of its growing customer base. The company moved to its current Worcester premises in April 2011 and as well as offering the full range of print products to local businesses, has carved a niche for itself as the printer of choice for self-publishing authors across the region. They are also getting more and more work from companies that require training manuals and brochures etc. which they prefer to be perfect bound rather than saddle stitched or presented in folders.

The Anton Group have installed the Duplo Digital System 5000 Pro bookletmaking system and a DC-745e production level Digital Cutter/Creaser  to handle their secure, variable data digital work for a number of high profile clients.

Following their recent move to the new purpose-built international headquarters, Automated Precision House, Duplo International are delighted to announce they will be holding a 3 week open house to celebrate its launch between 27^th February and 16^th March 2012.

The investment in a new Duplo DC-615 automatic crease and cutting machine has enabled Duplication Centre to simultaneously reduce production costs and improve the quality of the 40,000 CDs and DVDs they output every month.

STI Line Limited, the Gillingham-based point-of-sale and merchandising specialist, have saved more than £50,000 in print costs since installing a Duplo Duprinter in January this year. The single-colour duplicator-style printing machine, which retails at just £10k, has produced 2 million prints since installation, and paid for itself in a matter of months.

Innovative Digital printers Footprint have completed a £250,000 finishing spend with the purchase of a Duplo DC-645e with Integrated Folding System and the hybrid bookletmaking system, the Duetto.

 The Print Teaching unit at the City of Glasgow College has become the 50th UK installation of the IDEAL 5222 Digicut 520cm hydraulic guillotine. Launched just over 3 years ago by Duplo International, the IDEAL 5222 has rapidly become a favourite amongst the country’s copyshop and digital printers because of its competitive price tag, hydraulic clamping, space-saving design and ease of use.

County Durham based digital printer printmeit.com have invested in a raft of new Duplo finishing equipment to satisfy a rapidly expanding order book. Adam Chetter, Managing Director puts the company’s success down to a combination of quirky local promotions, a diversified offering including print and design services and a strong web presence.

The UK's premium print finishing event London Calling 3D, hosted by Duplo and Finishing Alliance partners Friedheim and Renz has been hailed as the most successful print finishing event ever, with over 250 visitors over the two day event at the BFI IMAX cinema, Waterloo.

IDEAL shredder distributor, Duplo International, have announced that from September 2011, business shredders in security levels 2-4 will come with a market topping 3-year parts and labour warranty. In addition, the company have signed a new distribution agreement with leading machine wholesaler, JGBM.

Olympic Press in Altrincham have just purchased a Duplo DC-445 creaser to improve the quality of their digitally printed output. Olympic Press has been in business for 20-years and has built up a solid client base largely through recommendations and organic growth which Director Jim Gray puts down to "good quality at a fair price".

Lancashire based D&L Designs Limited have just taken delivery of £60k worth of new equipment to help them expand their design business into print production. Most of the new finishing kit was supplied and installed by local specialist The Finishing Point in Warrington and includes a Matrix laminator, IDEAL 5221 guillotine and Duplo DC-615 cutter-creaser.

Duplo International, supported by Finishing Alliance partners Friedheim International and RENZ, have announced that their third annual London Calling event will be hosted at the BFI IMAX in Waterloo.

The event, titled 'LONDON CALLING 3D', is where all Finishing Alliance partners will exhibit as one and take over the whole building for two days, with the show running on September 21^st and 22nd.

Colorworld Imaging in North Shields has become the latest company to invest in a Duplo DC-615 creaser-cutter to enhance the productivity of its growing digital print business. Primarily a Pro Lab company, offering professional photographers high quality image enhancement and print services, the company has diversified in recent years to offer a range of additional print products.

Currie’s Print Centre in West Lothian has become the first UK customer to install a Duplo Mini Suction collator system. Purchased from Well Finished, the system combines Duplo’s new suction-fed DSC-10/20 collator with the DBM-120 stapler-folder giving a finishing line capable of up to 2,400 booklets per hour.  

Jubilee Greenwood Press have installed the new Duplo Mini System 3500, the first of its kind in the UK which in a single job, has saved them £4500.

St Ives Direct the Direct Marketing Services division of the St Ives Group have purchased a Duplo Ultra 205A UV Coater to enable them to "automate and streamline" their productivity for a large Royal Mail contract.

Creasing and folding combined into one machine, fully automated, with an easy to operate touch screen. These are only some key features of Multigraf's creaser/folder TOUCHLINE CF375, supplied by Duplo to the UK market. This new generation of folding machines responds to the changing requirements of the digital and commercial print finishing market.

Northprint, Harrogate, 12th May 2011.  Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the process and manufacturing industries, has announced that Tony Lock, Managing Director of Duplo UK, is the new Chairman of PrintIT!.  He takes over from Wayne Barlow, Director-Professional Print of Canon UK, who took on the baton from Heidelberg's George Clarke last year.  The official handover will take place during a special sponsors and supporters reception, to be held after the PrintIT! 2011 Awards Ceremony on the last day of Northprint.

Printworks (North) have installed a Duplo System 5000 bookletmaker which they claim is "already paying for itself two or three times over per month".

One of Scotland's most successful print company's, Inkshop Printing, has invested in a Duplo DPB-500 perfect binder "to offer more finishing options to customers and bring more services in-house" says Managing Director Stuart Mason.

Duplo International has just announced a small but hugely useful improvement to its IDEAL guillotine range. It's entry-level A3 format guillotines have an increased table depth from 390mm to of 435mm. According to Angela Osborne, Digital Finishing and Office Products manager at Duplo International, the new format is a big plus, "it may not sound like much but for anyone using SRA3 paper sizes, it gives you the ability to cut down to A3 – something that was just not possible on the previous generation of these guillotines".

The DC-745, from Duplo International, is the latest high-speed multi finishing solution for high volume digital colour print. It is operated from a PC Controller to produce an array of finished materials including business cards, greetings cards, photo-gift products and general business marketing collateral.  This machine accurately doubles the output of other cutter/creasers.

Duplo UK have announced 'extremely positive' results from the company's annual customer survey. 100% of all customers surveyed commented that their experience with Duplo had been positive and 98% said they would be 'returning as Duplo customers' in the future.

Duplo UK have announced the appointment of Robin Delaney as UK Engineering Support Manager from April 2011. The role comes following an extremely busy time for Duplo's product preparation team after the success of IPEX 2010.

The University of East London have revitalised their Print Centre with the latest print and finishing technology from Xerox and Duplo which they hope will make them 'One of the most cutting edge printing facilities in Higher Education in the UK'.

Duplo have announced they are to exhibit at Northprint 2011. Duplo's presence at the exhibition, taking place at Harrogate International Centre 10-12 May, follows on from their record IPEX 2010 with over £3m worth of UK sales recorded as a result of the show.

Crawley-based Providence Print Solutions have invested in a new Duplo System 5000 bookletmaker to enable them to 'fully automate' their bookletmaking process.

Duplo UK are pleased to announce the launch of the first "Hard Drive Punch" machine for safe decommissioning of old hard drives. About the same size as a standard offer shredder, the fully electric  IDEAL 0101 HDP drives a hole clean through any 2.5" or 3.5" hard disk rendering it completely unusable. This method ensures old hard drives containing sensitive data never endanger security or confidentiality, as they can no longer be offered on internet auction sites, at car-boot sales, or by second-hand-traders.

Duplo have launched a new desktop card cutter, to add to its growing family of digital finishing solutions. The Ultra Cut 130 is the "the fastest business card cutter in its class" and is ideal for cutting an array of digital print applications including business cards, postcards and photo cards.

Duplo International has extended their range of collators with the introduction of the DSC-10/20 Suction Collator.

Duplo PUR binding customers, Bookbinders of London, have purchased a Challenge CMT-130 book trimmer to further automate their perfect binding line.

Mortons Print Ltd, the contract printing and mailing division of printer and publishing house Mortons of Horncastle, has invested in a complete digital solution from Fujifilm, comprising a Xerox DocuColor^TM 7002 and a range of Duplo finishing equipment to enhance its service offering.  A Fujifilm customer for the last 15 years, Mortons, which specialises in newspaper printing - both tabloid and broadsheet sizes - and web offset printing, looked to Fujifilm when the business decided to break into small format digital printing.

Norfolk commercial printing company Clanpress have upgraded their bookletmaking line with a Duplo System 5000 which has enabled them to alleviate bottlenecking in their bindery and shorten turnaround times to their customers.

Print and print room consumables provider, Gilmex International, has enhanced its new state-of-the-art £1million digital printing facility with a £200,000 investment in print finishing equipment from Duplo.

Duplo International has refreshed some of its sponsored equipment based at Leicester College with the latest print finishing equipment for its print department.

Litho and digital printer LEFA Print have enhanced their digital finishing capability with the addition of a DC-645 Cutter/Slitter/Creaser and Digital System 445 Booklet maker from Duplo.

Herschel Grammar School in Slough have been able to enhance their graphics room with the addition of an IDEAL 1080 trimmer donated by Duplo International as part of PrintIT!; the print-industry scheme aimed at encouraging print through UK education.

Duplo have announced London Calling II at The Tate Modern, as "their best attended open house in their 35 year history".

Duplo have had 'more than double the expected response' to their London Calling 2 event taking place at the Tate Modern.

Pioneering laminator manufacturer Fujipla have just announced their new automatic single-sided PLS-3311 Pluster will be unveiled next month at London Calling 2. Hosted by Duplo, supported by their Finishing Alliance partners; London Calling 2 is being held at the Tate Modern from 6-8 October and will feature a range of finishing solutions from Duplo (Fujipla's new UK distributor), Renz and Friedheim.

Duplo International, supported by Finishing Alliance partners Friedheim International and RENZ, have announced that their second annual London Calling event will be hosted at the Tate Modern.

Design and print company Box 3 Creative Studio have enhanced their rapidly expanding print division with the introduction of a Duplo DC-445 creaser with integrated folder, purchased from The Finishing Point.

The Flying Press have installed the UK's first DKT-200 trimmer to their existing System 5000 bookletmaker, resulting in an inline three-knife trimming solution saving the company "up to 100 man hours on one job alone".

Duplo UK has been shortlisted for the B2B Marketing Awards 2010. The print finishing supplier received the nomination in the 'Best Product Launch Campaign' category for the launch of their Alpha Saddle.

Duplo International has officially announced the launch of the DB-280 Desktop Perfect Binder which features case binding for hardcover books; a first time in their entry-level range.

Print finishing specialists Duplo International are pleased to announce the launch of a new A3 electric guillotine, the 4250 from German manufacturers IDEAL.

Duplo International have been named as a new UK-wide distributor for Fujipla laminators. The Fujipla deal means Duplo add another top-name to their already impressive line-up of print finishing equipment from the likes of Eurofold, IDEAL, Uchida and of course, their own-brand Duplo kit. Duplo plan to sell the Fujipla equipment through their UK dealer network.

Duplo International hosted a special World Cup themed event for its top dealers at IPEX to thank them for an exceptional performance over the past 12 months. The company has one of the most extensive dealer networks in the industry with nationwide coverage stretching from the West Country to the Highlands.

Duplo International have announced IPEX 2010 as their most successful exhibition on record.

Following the recent launch of their new 'near-line' Alpha Saddle Stitcher, Duplo, in collaboration with IBIS Bindery Systems, will be launching the Alpha Saddle In-line to the HP Indigo 7500 Digital Press at Ipex 2010.

At IPEX 2010 Duplo International is announcing a pan-European partnership with Ricoh Europe that will expand Ricoh's range of complete digital print-to-finish systems currently offered to customers.

Established litho printer, Prometheus Press, has enhanced its new digital operation with the investment of a £180,000 Duplo digital finishing suite.

Duplo International have announced that they are "thrilled" to be chosen as  Canon's strategic pan-European finishing supplier on the Canon stand at this years IPEX exhibition.

Start-up print business Diguru has invested in a DuCreaser with Integrated Folding System as well as a System 3500 Bookletmaker from Duplo, as part of a £500,000 investment in capital equipment.

Hereford-based printer ABC Print has followed the announcement of its new digital print facility in November 2009, with the purchase of a DC-645 Production Colour Finisher from Duplo.

In their largest ever presence at a trade exhibition, Duplo will be showing ten new finishing solutions. Ranging from bookletmakers and UV coaters to perfect binders, there will be a range of real-life customer applications running through them. Duplo's major product announcement of 2009, the Alpha Saddle Stitcher, will have its UK debut and first customer unveiling. Duplo UK's Managing Director, Tony Lock Duplo's aim for IPEX 2010.

Glasgow Caledonian University has invested in a Duplo System 5000 bookletmaker and DC-445 DuCreaser, as part of an upgrade program of the campus print facility.

Duplo UK have announced a nationwide search for their largest Digital Duplicator user. Duplo are asking all Duprinter users to visit the Duplo UK website homepage where there is a link to a quick 60 second survey, with the user with the highest print volume on one single machine winning a case of champagne.

 "We are extremely excited about this new deal with Friedheim. We are aggressively looking to expand our product range and serve our customers with new products that continue to meet their requirements. All part of the plan to double the turnover of the Duplo UK business in five years." Tony Lock, Duplo UK Managing Director.

Kent-based digital printers The Imaging Centre have invested in a Duplo UV Coater to ensure optimum turnaround times during a period of rapid growth for the company. The Ultra 205A coater has been brought in to replace the company's previous process of outsourced lamination which was adding extra time to job delivery.

The 2010 IDEAL UK Data Protection Survey has revealed that almost 92% of respondents agree data security is a genuine concern with a disturbingly high 2-in-10 saying they have been personally affected by ID theft. Less than 10% believe that data security is not that serious and is often over-hyped by the media.

Digital printer New Perspective have installed their fourth Duplo DC-645 Multi Finisher making them the biggest UK user of Duplo's flagship digital finishing product, claiming the product is the "best available on the market today".

Duplo International have launched a new UK-specific online site for their range of IDEAL guillotines. The portfolio of German-built machines, generally aimed at smaller print companies and inplant print rooms, have been brought together for the first time on one dedicated website at www.ideal-uk.co.uk.

Bristol-based printer Spilt Ink Studio has revitalised its online personalised greeting cards offering with the launch of a fresh new web2print brand and investment in new coating technology from Duplo.

Coventry-based digital print solutions company, Zoom Digital Print, has installed a range of Duplo print finishing equipment supplied by Duplo dealer partner Business By Technology.

Duplo International has extended the inline capabilities of its popular DC-645 slitter/cutter/creaser and DC-445 creaser range by adding a knife fold attachment to the single system operation.  With the new Integrated Folding System, printers can now fully finish different applications such as greeting cards, CD covers, folded 'tent' business cards, brochures, leaflets and many more without additional operators.

Following the success of Duplo London Calling, Duplo International has announced its latest event; Duplo Digital North. The exhibition takes place at the company's Northern Showroom in Warrington, from the 24th to 26th November is aimed at organisations looking to maxmise their investment in digital print technology with the very latest innovations in finishing equipment.

Following on from their recent Sunday Times Best Companies Award and People In Print Customer Service Award, Duplo International Ltd has successfully retained their Investors in People accreditation for a further three years.

Duplo International has further extended its range of bookletmakers by introducing their first ever Automatic saddle stitcher, the Alpha Saddle,in what can only be described as the most important product announcement of recent times. This new addition undoubtedly gives Duplo the widest range of bookletmakers of any manufacturer.

Duplo International have introduced a new 3 knife trimmer option to the market. Known as the DKT200 this new heavy duty unit is fully automatic and provides the user with accurately trimmed books and increased productivity whilst also cutting out the pre-guillotining process.

Duplo's new Digital System 5000PRO Bookletmaker helps IKON Document Services improve staff productivity, improve client satisfaction, and increase turnover...

Duplo' s latest modular, high speed, production level sheet feeder, the DSF-5000, offers a number of enhanced benefits and greater productivity for near-line finishing and bookletmaking solutions, meeting the abilities of the industry to produce longer, faster print runs from the latest digital presses.   As the next-level option to the DSF-2000 introduced in 2001 and now well established in commercial printers, financial and local government in-plants and FM service bureaux, Duplo now offers the broadest range of systems in the industry for near-line bookletmaking for digital print.

Duplo International has announced the UK's premium digital print finishing event of 2009. The Duplo London Calling show, taking place at the prestigious Docklands Hilton Hotel on the 22^nd and 23^rd September, is aimed at print organisations looking to add real value to their print services and gain extra margins.

Duplo have been pioneers of automated precision technology in the Graphic arts market for over 35 years. The company has a clear philosophy when designing and manufacturing print finishing equipment. Not only must they perform the function precisely but also they have to do it automatically with minimal operator intervention. If these basic requirements are not met, the product does not get beyond the drawing board.

Duplo International and Friedheim International have announced a new strategic print finishing alliance. Launched as 'The Finishing Alliance', the partnership is aimed at making 'all-in-one post-press solutions' more accessible for UK print businesses, with an emphasis on making the buying experience smoother and more convenient for end-users.

German manufacturer Krug & Priester have announced that they will be showing their range of IDEAL guillotines, trimmers & shredders at Northprint later on this month. Known for their quality and engineering IDEAL are recognised as providing world class cutting machines.

Duplo International has overhauled its flagship air suction collator, the DC-10/60 to better meet customers' finishing requirements. The new updated DC-10/60 Pro boosts a number of additional functionalities that will increase productivity and minimise operator intervention.

Duplo International has launched the DBM-350/T automatic bookletmaker and trimmer, a highly productive mid-range solution which fits neatly between Duplo's existing low-end bookletmaker, the DBM-120/T and its high-end counterpart, the DBM-500/T and as such provides an efficient alternative to match production requirements and budgetary needs. The DBM-350/T is Duplo's first bookletmaker to feature an integrated book spine press, designed to enhance the appearance of the finished booklet without loss of productivity.

Duplo International has announced an innovative new remote servicing technology at Grafitalia in Milan. The package, called e-tandem, is a first for the print finishing sector and will allow Duplo's service centre to receive messages from Duplo machines around the UK via an internet connection.

Duplo International has launched a new high production perfect binder with PUR functionality to add to its existing single clamp fully automatic DuBinder range. The DPB-500 PUR perfect binder is ideal for short to medium run perfect bound books printed digitally or on coated stocks.

Duplo International has been awarded with star status by Best Companies, as part of the 'Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For', making them the only company in the print industry to receive this accolade.

Printroom SOHO, a digital colour bureau in central London, has invested in a range of Duplo finishing equipment to help cope with increased demand from local businesses.