UPFRONT

Harris & Bruno, ESS Merge

Roseville, CA—Harris & Bruno acquired the assets and intellectual property of ESS Electro Spray Systems of Elk Grove Village, IL. Harris & Bruno will relocate all ESS business, including its product line of powder sprayer systems, infrared dryers and ink agitators to its headquarters here.

Complete Nets Speedmaster

MARIETTA, GA—Complete Printing Services has installed a six-color Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74 sheetfed perfector with coater and Axis Control closed-loop color control in order to meet increasing demand for process, plus additional PMS color and metallic, printing. The printer is using its new hardware to produce pocket and presentation folders, booklets and envelopes.

ABS Adds Perfecting Press

ADDISON, IL—As part of a multi-million dollar capital investment initiative, ABS Graphics has acquired a six-color Komori Lithrone LS640/C/P sheetfed perfecting press. The 640/C/P features a new ink roller temperature control system.