Installation News
South Wales Police invests in Vivid hardware
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atching criminals, busting gangs, and now South Wales Police has improved its signage printing capabilities with the installation of a new Easymount Hybrid. The police force bought into the new hardware after its demand increased. Staff members visited Sign & Digital UK in Birmingham, where they saw the kit in action at Vivid Laminating Technologies’ stand.
Print manager of the South Wales Police, Stuart Evans, said: “As an
in-plant design and print facility, signage has become a big part of our business. “Year on year demand has increased, and to meet the needs of the organisation, we felt we had to improve on our existing capabilities. “We had previously used an Easymount EM-1400SH, and it has served us well, but we could see that the Easymount Hybrid would increase productivity and enable us to get through work more quickly. “We are already seeing the benefits, it’s fast, user-friendly and produces
The Easymount Hybrid at South Wales Police
perfect results every time.” The printer was installed on April 9 with Mr Evans also praising Vivid’s service, mentioning the team configured the machine well despite the challenges in space.
Training was also given to the South Wales Police use of the machine started almost immediately.
Blue Gecko adds JWEI JCUT-1625 digital cutting table to product lineup
a more advanced solution that could keep pace with its evolving business demands. Stefan Canale, director at Blue Gecko,
Blue Gecko says the JWEI JCUT-1625 has been a revelation for the company
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ristol-based Blue Gecko has significantly enhanced its production capabilities with the addition of the JWEI JCUT-1625 digital cutting table from CMYUK. After more than a decade of depending on an increasingly unreliable and ageing print finishing machine, the company recognised the need to upgrade to
said: “The JWEI has been a revelation for us. We were looking for a machine that could support our growing focus on printing directly onto plywood and other sustainable materials, and the JWEI has exceeded our expectations. He visited CMYUK’s demonstration centre in Shrewsbury with low expectations of the JWEI, bringing with him a range of materials and live jobs to rigorously test its capabilities. Mr Canale was particularly impressed by the JWEI’s overall quality, the power
and speed of the router. The tool changer, along with the belt feed, has significantly improved productivity, allowing the team to focus on other tasks while the JWEI handles long-run jobs with precision and reliability. Its performance and reliability have enabled Blue Gecko to take on more complex, multi-layered designs across a variety of materials, further expanding their service offerings. Mr Canale added: “We’ve already completed two relatively big jobs that wouldn’t have been possible without the V-Cut tool, so the JWEI is already opening up new revenue streams for us.”
OK To Colour invests in a Canon Colorado M3W UV LED A
s the print industry continues to demand faster turnaround times and higher quality output, OK To Colour found the solution it needed in the Canon Colorado M3W UV LED roll-fed wide-format printer from CMYUK. The recent investment has been transformative for the business, allowing it to dramatically increase production speeds and reliability. Company director, Alex Fitch, said: “The Colorado has allowed us to take on larger jobs, meet tighter deadlines, and deliver exceptional quality to our clients.” The Canon Colorado M-series is the fourth generation of its UVgel 1.6m wide
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roll-to-roll production printers. It was designed for the lowest total cost of ownership: low ink, low energy use, and low media waste. Easy field upgrades enable it to support its customers’ businesses as they continue to expand. The OK To Colour M3W model outputs up to 111m sq/hr with vibrant colour and sharp details courtesy of Canon’s unique UVgel inks.
Its hassle-free white ink is up to three times faster than comparable technologies, while the LFXfinish+ technology allows the business to print premium applications with a rich velvet matt or a brilliant gloss finish.
L-R: Julian Perton, Jed Butterfield and John Wick from Ok To Colour, with Adam Booth of CMYUK and Sav Jeyendran of Canon
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