Entwistle Group invests in Revoria Press PC1120 to boost digital print capability

Print Solutions

Manchester based Entwistle Group is a third generation family print business, founded in 1899. The company has 54 employees and operates across four sites based in Manchester, Bradford, Preston and Warrington. Its Fujifilm Revoria Press PC1120 and new finishing solution were installed in December 2025.

Entwistle Group was already using speciality colours with an existing press, but increasing running costs had led to a closer evaluation of what the right machine was for the company, and this led to the Revoria PC1120. Following

Jason Richards, Entwistle Group’s managing director, said: ‘When I did the numbers, it was a cost neutral scenario for us; it was almost a no-brainer. We could get the latest piece of kit, without increasing our costs, with no compromise to quality.’

He continued, ‘We bought it with six colours because we knew straight away we had to have the pink and the white. But within two weeks, we won some new business that forced our hand, and convinced us that we had to have the silver as well.’

The long sheet capability, and the ease of integrating finishing solutions, were also decisive factors in the decision making process, and this included the  installation of an in line Plockmatic bookletmaker, supplied and integrated by Jet Tech.

‘What really made me sign on the dotted line was the fact that we could do an A4 long sheet,’ Jason explained. ‘We could do a 305 mm2 booklet made through the system, finished in one go, and it just worked. Previously, that is a job that we would have had to outsource, but now it is produced in-house, giving us full production control.

‘As soon as the press and finishing kit was installed, we started running applications through. The bookletmaker’s slitting feature has been extremely useful for us as it automatically trims, square backs and staples in one go as it comes through. We are getting beautiful looking booklets coming out with no issues.’

Jet Tech, one of Fujifilm's biggest European partners, played a central role throughout the evaluation, installation and early production stages. As a provider of end to end print solutions, the company supports customers not only with press hardware, but also with workflow, finishing and business development.

Andrew Crane, director at Jet Tech, commented: ‘We sell end to end solutions, predominantly to commercial printers, from entry level devices, to high end production, as well workflow and finishing solutions and a service and support package to help customers to add value, and produce higher margin applications.’

Following installation, Entwistle Group also benefits from ongoing service and commercial support from both companies. ‘One of the other big benefits is the back up, service and support the customers are getting and also the business development support from both Jet Tech and Fujifilm. Fujifilm has a programme called Aspire, which has just been launched for customers to help them produce higher value applications using speciality colours. That programme, when combined with our expertise, gives customers the opportunity to grow into new markets and boost profit margins,’ added Andrew.

Spencer Green, head of print on-demand at Fujifilm UK, concluded: ‘With the Revoria Press PC1120 now fully integrated into production, Entwistle Group has strengthened its ability to deliver high end, short run, personalised applications, while reducing costs and improving workflow. The PC1120 offers exceptional performance and versatility through its six colour capability and working alongside partners such as Jet Tech ensures that our customers receive the expertise and guidance needed to maximise their potential and unlock new opportunities in the market.’