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A Scottish packaging specialist has strengthened its digital production with the purchase of a Duplo DSM-1000 B2 die-cutter which will work alongside its existing HP Indigo 35K press
Scottish packaging specialist, Gavin Watson, has strengthened its digital packaging production with the installation of a Duplo DSM-1000 B2 die-cutter.
Working alongside its recently installed HP Indigo 35K digital print press, the new system has been purchased to enable the business to bring more finishing work in-house, strengthen quality control, and respond to growing demand for shorter-run packaging.
Tom Brown, chief executive officer of Gavin Watson, explains that the October 2026 investment represents an opportunity to take greater control of production while creating new possibilities for customers.
Brown says: "The installation will significantly improve our production capabilities by allowing us to bring work in-house and giving us greater control over the entire production process.
“It will enable us to deliver faster turnaround times, improve scheduling flexibility, and respond more efficiently to customer requirements. By managing the process on-site, we can maintain closer quality control at every stage, ensuring greater consistency, accuracy, and a high-quality finished product."
Gavin Watson serves customers ranging from blue-chip brands in the whisky, food, and drinks industries to emerging businesses bringing new products to market, operating from a 24,000sq ft facility with approximately 60 employees.
Its production capabilities include a seven-colour Komori LS 729 B2+ lithographic press with coater, HP Indigo digital printing technology, and two Gietz hot foiling machines.
According to Brown, reducing make-ready times was a particularly important factor behind the purchase, with the Duplo solution designed to enable businesses to move efficiently between jobs without the lengthy preparation associated with conventional finishing equipment.
Brown says: "A key factor in our decision was the speed and simplicity of make-readies, allowing jobs to be set up quickly and efficiently, reducing downtime, and making short-run and bespoke work more commercially viable."
Brown also highlights the benefits of the machine’s waste ejection system, adding: “It removes waste more effectively, reduces manual intervention, and delivers a cleaner, more consistent finished product.”
