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  • Laminator help!

    Posted by Paul Hodges on 27 November 2025 at 16:13

    Hello All,

    Bit of a long shot but wondering if anyone can recommend someone or a company – that knows about laminators, how to maintain them and buy spares etc?

    We’ve got a GMP Q1400 Excelam cold laminator which has worked nicely for many years, but it has developed some issues right now and does need spare part brakes.

    When GMP UK were operating, it was easy because they had expertise and sold the brakes, but they’ve since gone, and I can’t seem to find anyone who actually knows about these laminators.

    Thanks in advance!

    Martyn replied 2 weeks, 3 days ago 4 Members · 7 Replies
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  • Robert Lambie

    Administrator
    27 November 2025 at 17:40

    Have you tried contacting any of the following:

    KLAI-CO (USA)
    http://www.klaico.com

    Richter-Menzel (Germany)
    contact@richter-menzel.de

    GMP Germany direct
    info@gmp-germany.de

    There is someone selling one on eBay for £750

    • Paul Hodges

      Member
      28 November 2025 at 12:21

      Hi Rob,

      Thanks for the info, have tried GMP Germany – useless, didn’t even get a reply from them. Will have a look at the others though

  • Martyn

    Member
    27 November 2025 at 18:12

    I actually had the exact same machine and had similar issues in the end. i would suggest biting the bullet and upgrading to a newer model. I moved onto easymount, one of the best decisions i ever made.

    • Paul Hodges

      Member
      28 November 2025 at 12:23

      Ah really.. can you get good support with technical issues, and spares etc with Easymount?

      • Martyn

        Member
        1 December 2025 at 05:12

        Yes its a popular brand, still in business and well priced for the quality

  • Jamie Wood

    Member
    28 November 2025 at 07:31

    Might be worth contacting Simon at Laaco.

    https://www.laacolaminates.co.uk
    0161 285 9466

    • Paul Hodges

      Member
      28 November 2025 at 12:23

      Great.. will give it a shot!

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