Case Studies

When ITV’s Emmerdale soap opera reached its milestone 50th birthday, the show’s producers marked the occasion with a series of stories that came to a head in a gripping special episode that aired on 16th October. Weaving the show's past with the present, an all-action climax saw a deadly storm hit the village and, in the run-up, viewers were treated to a powerful trailer, that featured starring cast members recreated as full colour 3D printed models, produced on the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 printer.

There’s an intoxicating enthusiasm that prevails at UPG, a rapidly expanding full-service print manufacturer and installation management team, in part fueled by their delight in the performance of their new Agfa Jeti Tauro H2500 LED UV Print engine.

Milan-based Pubblialba has completed the first Italian installation of the VR6D - HS industrial UV flatbed printer from Vanguard Europe. The system, already in operation at Pubblialba's production facilities, is part of a development project of the company that aims at digitising production to respond to a dynamic industrial market that requires more and more flexibility, quality and speed.

Telford-based TF Signs has installed an Epson SureColor SC-F6300 (hdK) dye-sublimation printer from CMYUK. Together with a platen heat press, it was purchased initially to aid production of team apparel for the British male and female teams competing at this years’ FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle competitions.

St. Helens based full-service sign and graphics company, Vinyline, has invested in swissQprint's Nyala 4 to deliver enhanced quality, versatility, and productivity for its ever-broadening range of clientele.

The Bernard Group (TBG), one of North America’s leading visual merchandising companies, is taking print manufacturing to the next level by purchasing four Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED systems from Agfa. TBG is a 100% employee-owned visual merchandising company that designs and produces experiential environments for the world’s most prestigious retail brands.

Dover-based Cactus Graphics, formerly known as Buckland Media, has invested in a new Mimaki UJF-6042 MkII e from CMYUK. The UV LED flatbed, that includes the  Kebab option, was initially purchased to fulfil a UK-based printing solution for a customer offering a wide variety of signage poles.

Surrey-based diversified print service provider Postive+ has said its investment in an HP Latex R2000 printer has significantly enhanced its environmental credentials and expanded its printing capacity, enabling it to take on more work.