Impressing with Fujifilm digital print solutions

Print Solutions

Impress Print Services has made a significant investment in Fujifilm digital print technology, with the installation of a Jet Press 750S high speed model; Revoria PC1120, and Revoria E1.

Based in Walton-on-Thames, Impress is a family owned business. Over the course of more than three decades, it has delivered marketing materials for a diverse clientele, including both end users and creative agencies.

After one of the company’s previous digital machines reached end of life, the team was exploring various options in the market. Michael Kille, managing director, commented: ‘The quality produced on our previous digital machine was good, but there were productivity issues. Now, the Fujifilm machines do what we need them to do straight away, with minimal downtime, enhancing our overall business productivity and efficiency. Furthermore, our production capabilities and our value offering have been significantly enhanced through the addition of B2 digital, which complements our litho offering.

‘Additionally, the special colours on the Revoria PC1120 have really helped us to retain certain types of work that would previously have been B1 litho printed, and we are delighted with the quality and productivity of the monochrome Revoria E1.’

The new presses have propelled Impress into new markets, such as short run packaging (through the Jet Press), and enabled it to bring previously outsourced B1 litho work in-house (through the Revoria presses).

The company prioritises sustainability, as evidenced through its commitment to recycling materials, an ongoing sustainability programme, and the harnessing of solar power for energy needs. When considering the investment, Impress placed huge importance on the overall environmental credentials of the new machines.

Michael commented, ‘Since installing the Fujifilm machines, we have seen a significant reduction in power use. In particular, with the efficiencies created by the Jet Press 750S, its B2 capability and enhanced productivity, coupled with the lack of breakdowns and smooth workflow, our waste and downtime has reduced and output has significantly increased.’