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Pureprint has purchased a raft of new equipment purchases including HP Indigo presses and Horizon binders, with further kit installations due in 2026
Pureprint Group has unveiled a new wave of investment to expand its digital print and on-demand production capacity, responding to continued growth across its publishing, brand, and ecommerce client base.
The UK print and marketing services firm, which offers a wide range of solutions including corporate, retail, creative, and fine art printing, currently employs over 500 people, with an estimated annual revenue of £82m.
Pureprint’s latest kit investment includes significant upgrades to the group’s Uckfield Digital Plant facility, alongside the relocation of digital print and binding equipment to its Ashford Colour site in Gosport.
The investment also includes a substantial expansion of the Group’s HP Indigo press fleet. The Uckfield site has welcomed two new HP Indigo 7K presses and one HP Indigo 18K press, while the existing two HP Indigo 100K machines at the site are set to be upgraded to 120K models in early 2026.
In addition, two HP Indigo 7900 presses and a Horizon BQ-470 PUR binding line have been relocated to the Ashford Colour site, further expanding production capacity for shorter-run, high-quality digital work. This brings Pureprint’s total HP Indigo fleet to seven devices.
Complementing the Indigo expansion is a suite of new finishing technology designed to enhance the Group’s on-demand and personalised product capabilities.
New installations include a Horizon BQ-500 PUR binder with in-line HT1000 variable trimmer, an Autobond 76 Mini Laminator, Zeno 360 IND Case Making and Casing-In Systems, and a Duplo 648 with inline folder.
As part of the project, Ashford Colour has also been linked to Pureprint Group’s connected technology platform, meaning both sites can now be utilised for on-demand production and intelligent routing of jobs.
Mark Handford, chief executive officer of Pureprint Group, says: “We’re pleased to announce further investment in the latest digital print and finishing equipment across our Uckfield and Gosport sites.
“These investments support growing volumes from our roster of on-demand publishers, brands, and web-to-print partners. We’re particularly interested to see how AI and HP’s new productivity tools will help shape the future of our operations. The new devices have bedded in well and are fully operational ahead of the peak season for on-demand, digital, and personalised products.”
The latest round of investment follows similar commitments from Pureprint earlier in the year, including a new Durst P5 350 HS press and PLASTGrommet banner lines at Pureprint Imprint’s Newcastle plant.
Another major investment in 2024 at its Uckfield plant saw the installation of a new eight-colour HEIDELBERG Speedmaster XL 106-8PL, replacing the previous four-colour model.
