Route 1 Print has purchased a Contiweb Digital Fluid Applicator and Variable Coater to work alongside its recently installed SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX inkjet printer
UK online trade printer, Route 1 Print, has invested in a new Contiweb Digital Fluid Applicator and Variable Coater as part of an investment programme to further strengthen its book and booklet production capabilities at its 300,000sq ft facility in Rotherham.
The equipment has been purchased to complement the company's SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX inkjet printer, which was installed earlier this year as the first of its kind in the UK.
The Contiweb Digital Fluid Applicator helps maintain paper stability during finishing, while the Variable Coater applies a protective coating to improve the durability and appearance of printed products. Both help maintain consistent quality and reduce interruptions during production.
Working alongside the Contiweb equipment, the SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX can deliver 1,200dpi print resolution at speeds of up to 150m/min.
The investment was made in response to growing demand for Route 1’s book and booklet output. The company’s current booklet production capabilities include Müller Martini Prinova Digital saddle stitchers for stapled booklets, a Horizon BQ-500 perfect binder, and a Renz Inline 500 for wiro binding.
Jack Parks, head of Route 1 Print, says: "Books and booklets are a growing category for our resellers and we're continuing to invest to make sure we can support that demand.
“Our aim is to give customers the confidence to take on more booklet work, knowing they can rely on us for quality, turnaround times, and competitive pricing. The combination of our new SCREEN press, Contiweb equipment, and wider binding capabilities puts us in a strong position to help resellers win more work and grow their businesses."
