Service Offset Supplies appointed as premier UK reseller for Liyu large format printing machines

Print Solutions

SOS has announced its appointment as premier UK reseller for the Liyu range of large format printing machines. This new partnership marks a significant step forward for the company and its customers, expanding its large format product portfolio and combining its technical expertise with Liyu’s high performance printing technology.

Manufactured with advanced precision engineering and incorporating the latest automation technology, Liyu printers deliver outstanding results at impressive speeds and use the latest printheads from Ricoh and others, meeting the demands of today’s signage, display, and graphics producers. There are already around 50 UK installations of the machines.

SOS will be offering the full line up of high speed industrial large format solutions, including:

• Liyu flatbed – the Platinum KCXL, KCXL+ and KC models are true flatbed UV printers designed for versatility and precision, ideal for rigid substrates and a wide range of materials up to 3050 mm wide.

• Liyu hybrid – including the Signature series, Platinum Q3XL and EQ3 models, each offering seamless switching between roll and rigid media, perfect for flexible production environments, The range includes specialist machines for packaging.

• Liyu roll to roll – high speed printers such as the Platinum QR3, QR5 and PCT built for continuous operation in widths up to 5.3 metres, delivering premium results for banners, and vinyls.

As the official UK distributor, SOS will provide full sales, installation, and aftersales support, backed by Liyu England’s experienced engineering and service team. Customers can expect comprehensive training and access to genuine parts and consumables, ensuring maximum uptime and return on investment.

‘We are delighted to help grow the Liyu brand in the UK,’ said Omran Anwar, joint managing director at SOS. ‘It is also about offering a growth path for our customers on their journey into the large format market. We already have a high profile as a supplier of Roland print/cut machines and Epson proofers, and we feel the addition of the bigger Liyu machinery completes our large format offering and offers customers a truly compelling choice.’Liyu England managing director Eddie Tucker added, ‘We feel we have found the perfect partner in SOS and look forward to a long and productive relationship.’

The new collaboration has got off to a flying start with sales including the flagship Signature UV hybrid printer, featuring embedded neon inks, to a UK customer. Details will be available when the installation is complete.

 Pictured are Omran Anwar (left) with Eddie Tucker (right).