8 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk July / August 2025 - Issue 355 Welsh speciality printer, Custom Print Solutions (CPS), has purchased a new factory and upgraded a range of equipment across its various sites as part of a multi-million-pound investment programme. Founded in 1992, the company has expanded its core offering of brochures, labels, and point of sale (POS) in recent years to include a range of solutions for upholstery, fabric, acrylic, rubber, and other specialist offerings. Speaking to Print Monthly, CPS director Simon Green, explains the company’s approach: “We are now the only printer in Wales that prints the way we do on fabric labels, and we've been recognised within Wales for that. It's one of the reasons why we get the grants and the support.” As part of a five-year growth strategy, the Caerphilly-based printer has recently purchased another factory, its fourth in the Welsh town. It has also added a plethora of new equipment to its facilities, including new flexo, litho, and flatbed machinery. New solutions purchased by CPS in recent years include a HEIDELBERG Speedmaster XL 75, a B2 press boasting a speed of up to 16,500sph. The company also recently purchased a Sinocolor FB-2513s flatbed printer from press distributor, China Print Supplies. The 8 x 4 ft flatbed offers eight printheads as standard, with six heads for colour and two for white. The press can be upgraded to up to 11 colours, with a 2400dpi resolution, a 75 m2/h printing speed, and variable dot printing capabilities. CPS purchases fourth factory as part of multi-million expansion The company website runs with the slogan – ‘we can print anything’ Hereford print supplier aims for growth after management buyout Magenta Technology, a Hereford-based print equipment supplier, is preparing for expected growth under new ownership, thanks to funding from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) delivered by BCRS Business Loans. Founded in 1995, Magenta Technology supplies printers, copiers, and scanners to customers across the Midlands, South West, and South Wales. Managing director and owner of Magenta, Ray Willows, purchased the printing, scanning, and photocopying solutions provider along with his wife Clare, after working for the company for 15 years. Willows now plans to expand Magenta Technology’s range of services into a number of complementary digital products. After securing the employment of three staff at the business through the management buyout, Willows has since recruited a new colleague, which he says was made possible through the CIEF funding support secured from BCRS Business Loans. By Jonathan Pert Enfocus announces “Batman and Robin” style partnership Enfocus, a provider of print automation software, has announced the integration of its PitStop Library Container solution into DesignNBuy’s web-to-print platform, DesignO. The API of PitStop is available in version 2.3 of DesignO, offering a range of automated PDF file checks designed to increase speed and quality by reducing errors, reprints, and file issues. DesignO 2.3 is an AI-powered web to print solution that offers products like apparel, print, and packaging on a website, with 2,500+ packaging models and a number of AI image enhancement tools. The technology also features ‘smart upload’ functionality, cloud storage, and barcode-based job tracking. Piet De Pauw, head of marketing at Enfocus, says: “By teaming up with DesignNBuy, we’re extending the power of automation and quality control to a whole new audience.” BUSINESS / NEWS Print-on-demand distributor, Jet Technology Group (Jet Tech), recently launched its newly opened demonstration centre in Warrington (June 3rd) with an open day presenting a range of digital equipment. The new centre in Birchwood Technology Park, which will be open year-round, is designed to provide access to live demonstrations and hands-on training, with a number of further events scheduled in the coming months. Steve Andrew, managing director of Jet Tech, comments: “Sadly most of the OEMs in this area have closed their innovation centres since the pandemic. “Therefore, for anyone that’s looking at digital printing, packaging, new innovation, or new technology, people are having to go a lot further afield. Now for the Midlands upwards to Scotland, we’re looking to provide the graphics markets with a lot of new products, innovation, and experience that they can see first-hand.” The first open day at the centre focused on a range of solutions from Fujifilm and Morgana designed for shortrun packaging, alongside print applications to help graphics companies offer a wider portfolio of products. Jet Tech opens new innovation centre for Northern and Scottish market The five-colour capabilities of the Fujifilm Revoria SC285S were demonstrated at the open day By Jonathan Pert printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine printmonthly_signlink
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