KIT & CONSUMABLES | NEWS Fujifilm to cease sales of Jet Press 750S & 1160 Fujifilm will no longer sell the Jet Press 750S and Jet Press 1160 in Europe as of April 1st, with the company citing profitability issues. The move is the first step in a strategic transformation of the Fujifilm Europe Graphic Communications business. The decision does not affect the Jet Press FP790, which will continue to be sold. Fujifilm’s full official statement to Print Monthly is as follows: “At Fujifilm, our commitment to continuous improvement, while evolving and adapting to market dynamics, has been the cornerstone of our heritage. “In the printing sector, we have observed a gradual decline in volume as the industry shifts from one technology to another, with printers increasingly seeking flexible, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions. Navigating these challenges has proven to be significant. “Starting January 2026, we have taken the first step in a strategic transformation of the Fujifilm Europe Graphic Communications business. Due to ongoing profitability issues, the decision has been made to withdraw from future sales of the Jet Press 750S and Jet Press 1160 in Europe, effective April 1, 2026. This decision does not affect the Jet Press FP790, which will continue to be sold. As we move forward with this process alongside affected colleagues and customers, no further comments will be made.” The Fujifilm Jet Press 750S is a B2 sheet-fed inkjet digital solution designed to produce replicable results to offset printing. The press is suitable for commercial print applications, photography portfolios, book covers, and a range of packaging applications. The Fujifilm Jet Press 1160 series consists of continuous-feed roll-to-roll inkjet digital presses designed for high-volume commercial printing. Unlike the sheet-fed 750S, the 1160 models are built for industrial-scale production of books, direct mail, and transactional documents. As of 2025, there are over 300 installations worldwide of the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model and its predecessors. The news is part of a strategic transformation of Fujifilm Europe Graphic Communications Reeds makes £200,000 investment Penrith- and Carlisle-based print, signage, and digital agency, Reeds, has detailed its near £200,000 investment, which has been made in order to strengthen its in-house wide-format, finishing, and mail fulfilment capabilities. The company has purchased a HP Latex R2000 hybrid flatbed printer to expand its 2.5m wide-format capabilities. The printer, which includes continuous roll production, enables production across rigid and roll media, has now been installed in a purpose-built room at Reeds’ site in order to bring large-format work entirely in-house. The purchase was made following a management buyout completed one year ago, meaning the business now trades independently after parting ways with H&H Group in November 2024. Reeds has also invested in a Trotec laser cutter as well as a DS-85i folder inserter in order to strengthen its automated mail operation. The investments have been made to bring creative design, commercial litho, and digital print, as well as signage, mail fulfilment, and web development all in house so customers can maintain continuity across every touchpoint. Reeds has roots dating back to 1878 Cut Print Solutions upgrades output with Veloblade Cut Print Solutions has invested in a new Veloblade Nexus from manufacturer, Vivid, in order to transform its production output and speed. The print provider, based in Jarrow near Newcastle Upon Tyne, was established just three years ago, growing quickly to now offer a comprehensive range of wide- and small-format printing services. As the business continued to grow, Cut Print Solutions began to experience increasing pressure on its finishing department, particularly in terms of cutting. The volume and variety of work was creating significant bottlenecks that slowed production and limited scalability. The company reportedly approached Vivid after hearing positive feedback from industry peers, arranging a demonstration of the Veloblade Nexus to get a sense of its features and output quality. Since installing the machine at its facility, Cut Print Solutions has been able to expand into a number of new applications including die-cut and kiss-cut stickers, rigid boards, life-size cutouts, and custom-made boxes for packaging. Cut Print Solutions was established three years ago By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert By David Osgar 11 www.printmonthly.co.uk March | April 2026 - Issue 359
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