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Western Sign Systems installs new BubbleFree Pro


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estern Sign Systems has revealed how its recent investment in a new


BubbleFree Pro 1528 GLED flatbed applicator and laminator from Soyang Hardware, has significantly increased and improved the company’s service offering. The company was seeking a space-efficient flatbed laminator that could not only handle a range of materials but also fit on the mezzanine level in its 8,000sq/ft factory in Westbury. As such a Soyang expert recommended the BubbleFree Pro, as it has an LED bed, can mount and laminate onto any flat


surface up to 60mm and is available in three widths – 1,500mm, 1,700mm and 2,200mm – to suit different production requirements. Western Sign Systems selected the smaller, compact model in black, which was installed in late 2025. With an illuminated application table measuring 2.8x1.48m and cutting mat, the BubbleFree Pro 1528 GLED has a maximum working area of 2.35x1.45m, and a rubber roller diameter of 132mm. John Hulin, director at Western Sign


Systems, said: “The BubbleFree Pro was perfect for us as we have very limited space. While it is a smaller machine, it


John E Wright installs an EFI VUTEk M3h J


ohn E Wright has invested in a new EFI VUTEk M3h UV LED hybrid printer from CMYUK.


The VUTEk M3h replaces a


12-year-old EFI VUTEk GS 3250 LX Pro UV LED printer, and bolsters the company’s additional EFI VUTEk h5 along with multiple Mimaki and Canon Colorado print technologies. Alan Edwards, technical director for


John E Wright, said: “From day one, the VUTEk M3h felt like the practical, no nonsense upgrade we needed – high quality, fast to adopt, and confidence building for the team. “Together the M3h and the h5 give us the perfect balance: hybrid versatility


and panel power, exactly what we need to deliver consistent excellence at scale.” The M3h is a CMYK printer with white as standard, along with a resolution of up to 2,400dpi. Its energy-efficient UV-LED curing


system lowers power consumption and waste, supporting a more eco-friendly and cost-effective way to produce high-impact visual communication. Tony Barnett, managing director for


John E Wright, concluded: “The M3h is the latest example of the company investing in state-of-the-art equipment in order to drive growth. “It gives us the flexibility to explore


Alan Edwards with the new EFI VUTEk M3h printer


new applications and materials, respond faster to changing market demands, and embrace the trend towards more environmentally responsible substrates.”


Poppy Signs invests in JWEI digital cutting and finishing table P


oppy Signs has boosted its production capacity, expanded its application range, and removed a


key workflow bottleneck following the installation of a JWEI JCUT 3230 digital cutting table from CMYUK. The JWEI digital cutting table is the latest in a number of strategic investments designed to keep the business agile, efficient, and competitive. Dave McDonald, founder and MD of


Poppy Signs, said: “What the JWEI does is give you that kind of top-notch performance but at a more accessible


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price point. When you line up the features, speed and capacity, and then look at the price, it’s a bit of a wow moment.” The JWEI has also enabled Poppy Signs to add new applications and improve existing ones. The JWEI table fits into a wider ecosystem that includes several large-format printers, including a super-wide 3.2m hybrid model, as well as industrial-grade 3D printers used for channel lettering, embossed and relief elements, plus engineered brackets and assemblies for signage.


John Hulin stands alongside the new BubbleFree Pro


still has the ability to handle sheets as large as 8x4ft, which was perfect for us and the type of signage we produce.”


Andy Hylands, production supervisor, Poppy Signs


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