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The Printed Group has announced the installation of a third Canon varioPRINT iX3200 press, alongside the opening of a new production facility
Commercial print corporation, The Printed Group, has announced the installation of a third Canon varioPRINT iX3200 press at its Cramlington headquarters, as part of wider operational expansion.
The iX3200 digital sheetfed inkjet press, which offers variable data printing and a data flow diagram (DFD) interface for inline finishing, was purchased to consolidate the company’s small-format operations and respond to growing customer demand across its various brands.
Brands under The Printed Group umbrella include online print platform, Printed.com, end-to-end print management platform, PrintedDirect, and print and marketing agency for the property sector, Ravensworth.
The addition of the third varioPRINT iX3200, which is expected to be fully operational by August, will enable The Printed Group to produce up to a reported 200,000 SRA3 sheets per day across their three presses. This enhanced capacity aims to assure fast and reliable production for a wide range of products including leaflets, flyers, business cards, wedding invitations, books, and postcards.
The installation follows The Printed Group’s recent announcement of a new production facility it has purchased in Cramlington, bringing its total production space to 50,000sq ft.
Nicola Carney, operations director at The Printed Group, says: “Our diverse product mix demands a level of consistency and flexibility that Canon has continuously delivered.
“By bringing in the third varioPRINT iX3200 press we’ve further streamlined operations, ensuring we can respond swiftly to customer needs while upholding the impeccable quality standards our clients expect.”
The iX3200 is designed to handle a variety of materials including textured stocks and silk finishes. The Printed Group believes that this aligns with the expanding product range of Printed.com, addressing varied client requirements while ensuring quality.
Speaking of The Printed Group’s purchase, Stuart Rising, head of Graphic Arts at Canon UK and Ireland, says: “We’re proud to support The Printed Group’s continued growth with the installation of their third Canon varioPRINT iX3200, making them one of the leading single site users in Europe.
“Their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to scale with confidence. This milestone is a testament to the strength of our partnership and the performance of the iX3200 in high-demand, high-quality production environments.”
