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Pureprint Imprint, the wide-format arm of Pureprint, has invested in a Durst P5 350 HS press in response to growing demand for POS and out-of-home campaigns
Pureprint Imprint, the wide-format and retail services arm of Pureprint Group, has boosted its output with the installation of a new Durst P5 350 HS press at its Newcastle site.
The investment aims to support growing demand for retail point-of-sale (POS) and out-of-home (OOH) campaigns, positioning Pureprint Imprint to deliver a faster and more responsive service to an expanding base of retail clients and brand partners.
The Durst P5 350 HS hybrid press is capable of both roll-to-roll and direct-to-media printing on flat sheet and rigid substrates up to a width of 3.5m.
In its high-speed configuration, the press can deliver reported speeds of up to 708sq m/h. Among the other features of the P5 350 HS is a white ink channel designed for high-impact print applications.
The addition of the press to Pureprint's arsenal builds on a series of kit investments over the last 12 months including a Durst P5 350 HSR D4 roll-to-roll, a second PLASTGrommet All-in-One banner finishing system, and a Ribamatic TOP30 roll slitter.
According to Pureprint, these upgrades have doubled Pureprint Imprint’s roll-to-roll capacity, while also delivering improved print quality, efficiency, and turnaround speeds across flat sheet work.
Dave Bullivant, managing director of Pureprint Imprint, says: “We’re excited to add the Durst P5 350 as part of our ongoing strategic investment in capacity, throughput, and quality.
“The new device allows us to be even more responsive to the needs of our wide-format and retail clients and follows the success of our first Durst roll-to-roll installation last year. It means Pureprint Imprint is on the front edge when it comes to both outstanding quality and productivity."
Speaking about the industry trends underpinning the choice to purchase the press, Bullivant adds: “We’ve seen significant growth in demand for roll-fed POS and OOH print, and the flexibility of the hybrid to handle both roll and flat work ensures we continue to deliver the robust service our diverse client base expects.”
Pureprint also recently announced that it has appointed Andy Lydiatt to the newly-created role of director of strategic growth. Lydiatt previously worked at Communisis and most recently Precision Proco as group sales and customer experience director.
