CMYUK Case Studies

New dye sublimation paper transfer printer enables expansion into adult sportswear, athleisure and interiors

The addition of a 3.2m wide printer, plugs in-house production gaps and lends itself to the adoption of sustainable textiles from UFabrik, Kavalan and PONGS®

Flourishing online business embraces EFI technology to handle greater volumes, increased capacity and extended services

New digital cutting table supports the growing digital printing side of the business

New printer increases capacity and shortens customer lead times

Mimaki investment has marked the beginning of this start-up’s plan for steady growth

Boosting its capability to produce large format graphics and personalised branding for the hospitality and events sector

New digital cutting table with conveyor takes in-house exhibition and event textile production to new levels of efficiency, quality and productivity

Kavalan Gecko, UTACK Gel & UTACK Blockbuster used for internal fitout of new concept department store eatery

New equipment provides additional support for expansion into market sectors plus incremental production improvements for even better customer service

Digital wide format arm of Creative Copy n Colour delighted with upgrade features that save time and offer increased production efficiency

Embrace Building Wraps comes in from the cold outside with large internal branding project

Innovative track system used to create stand shell at Toy Fair, Olympia

3D lettering and fabric cutting now automated and in-house for increased efficiency and the potential to offer new value-added services

First commercial installation for the digital wide-format business since becoming an accredited installer through CMYUK

Die-hard Mimaki loyalist invests in UV LED technology for the first time to drive his flourishing start-up that services national high street retailers

The move to UV LED production reflects the company’s culture of excellence that has attracted blue-chip clients to its roster and generated growth

New UVgel dedicated roll printer significantly improves banner production speeds

Digital production has been transformed at this entrepreneurial wallpaper specialist

South London business invests in new printing and finishing equipment to free itself from the limitations of outsourced production

Accelerated reliable speeds and colour fidelity are a must for this online roller banner, popup stand, and feather flag trade services print supplier

PVC-free Kavalan Sunlight Weldable banner material available exclusively from CMYUK is the material of choice for a permanent outdoor gallery space around The Photographers’ Gallery in Soho, London.

New UV LED roll to roll printer turbo charges production, reduces printing costs, and provides opportunities for future growth

Record business levels means additional EFI firepower for this Watford-based business

New kit used for acrylic work and the exploration of new innovative aesthetics for clients

New print and cut investment made to exacerbate market differentiation and expand product ranges

Greater capacity required for needlecraft and cross stitch accessories supplier

The new equipment plugs the remaining gaps in the company’s daily production roster

A change of supplier, a shift to a new technology manufacturer, and an early December install has brought a Christmas forward for this family-owned print group

Family company determined to make a difference with proven eco materials for tension frame graphics and one-piece wallcoverings

Company adopts in-house reshoring practices for the printing and production of short run sportswear

UV LED capabilities from CMYUK are added to the company’s dye sublimation production portfolio

New printer investment will drive sales for new B2B brand

The business formerly known as Buckland Media has refreshed its offering with a new name, additional equipment investment, and next generation management

New investment further fuels this dynamic design-led, large format print and project management company with a fresh approach to business and a growing reputation

When it came to replacing an old solvent printer, there was never any doubt what brand the company would choose

Digital cutting table chosen instead of a replacement CNC machine to nurture greater versatility

Speedy, high-quality output joins Mimaki and Kongsberg technology at this expanding Preston-based business

UK subsidiary of 118-year-old German company adds bespoke digital printing capabilities to its range of in-house services

New interiors brand making waves with the appliance of upgraded dye sublimation technology

Investment in this UV flatbed printer injects application diversity and greater throughput to the company’s wide format print department

The right digital production tools coupled with an ambitious can-do mindset are the cornerstones of this New Forest business

PONGS® textiles deliver gold standard quality for the largest multi-sport event in the UK since the 2012 Olympics

New investments made to ensure quality output, reliable printer performance, and speed

The Colorado 1650 and 1630 are a formidable duo that have seen off 3 x HP Latex printers and increased quality, durability, speed, and efficiency at this Edinburgh-based facility

World class finishing and engraving installations place versatility and productivity at the centre of this 40-year-old Scottish company’s growth strategy

The installation of a digital cutting table is a natural progression for this flourishing in-house print department

When you’re based in the Channel Islands buying multiple high-quality equipment simultaneously demands premium consultancy, installation, and support

Production bottlenecks now just a distant memory

Proven eco wallcoverings and backlit materials to be used to refurbish all Flutter’s global offices

New Redditch based start-up places EFI VUTEk technology at the heart of its creative production

Marking its 30-year anniversary, the company welcomes its tenth VUTEk printer ordered to cope with demand following a record breaking four months

New cutting-edge technology establishes unrivalled quality threshold and solves capacity issues at this Cardiff-based facility

The 3.2m hybrid UV LED marks the company’s tenth VUTEk printer in a line-up of EFI technology that stretches back over 20 years

New roll to roll printer perfect for handling increasing volumes of high-end retail work

The UK’s leading and largest name badge producer now has 8 Mimaki digital printers in-house

3.2m UV capability has increased sales, production speeds and bought all outsourced services back in-house

Vertical storage reduces waste, saves money, time and looks the business!

The addition of an EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340i and High Roller Carousel equals greater throughput and production efficiency

New digital cutting capabilities ensures less work contracted out and opens up new markets and revenue streams

40 years in business and looking to ensure its future growth and profitability, the company is now set to expand into the signage and personalised gift market

Quality laser cutter and engraver makes all the difference to this producer of architectural models

Official print partner DIS gives the Molineux stadium that Premiership feeling

New capability means greater capacity, working with a wider variety of substrates and the ability to access new markets

The next phase in the redevelopment of this five-star Mayfair favourite has begun

With 3 Mimaki printers in-house, this niche online company is growing stronger day by day

Unique printer benefits handle increased demand and offer enhanced quality output

Established in the 1940s and still in the same family, the investment of a digital cutting table has futureproofed this family business for the next generation

New high-speed, high-quality 5m UV LED roll-to-roll printer set to enhance current and future production demand

Nine new huge wall murals reveal club’s past with a nod to an eco-aware future

Plymouth-based sign and graphics company reassesses capabilities and invests in greater automation

CMYUK partners with blowUP Media to raise awareness for global warming and greening Africa charity 

Chichester-based labels printer announces significant new expanded capabilities and applications

Kavalan PVC-free banner and UFabrik help this trade services printer advance its corporate sustainability goals

New digital cutter puts versatility at the heart of this Bristol-based business

Embrace Building Wraps turns heads with huge sustainable installation at The Sandhurst Block regeneration scheme

New in-house capability attracts new opportunities from the word go

A timely assessment has helped this Northampton large format print business achieve full digital integration with EFI Pace MIS suite software

Imageco uses recycled waste plastic textile from CMYUK for Leeds-based Thai street food restaurant

UV printer drives new print work spin-offs for this acoustics specialist

Pigment inks and a compact hybrid heat press is thrusting this internet digital fabric start-up into early market success

New standalone paper transfer and direct to substrate unit uplifts fabric production to a new level

New capabilities and a big push for sustainability is helping this PSP to continue to thrive

Newly established print group is introducing sustainable practice across all areas of business

New applications offer new products, markets and revenue streams

Mimaki loyalty complemented by Kongsberg power and versatility

This digital cutting table has been a life-line throughout Lockdown, and promises to help the company expand its offerings as we all emerge from restrictions

PVC-free material from CMYUK used for stadium seat covers printed and installed by MacroArt for EFL Papa John’s Trophy finals

Recycled materials for all frontlit/backlit, blockout and single piece wallcoverings now offered as standard

New Mimaki JFX 200-2513 EX flatbed and Kongsberg X-44 from CMYUK

Increased speed and productivity for an overall lift in efficiency

New Mimaki printers from CMYUK will further enhance the customer experience

Birmingham-based Printer wholeheartedly declares for Kavalan

Large-format building and scaffolding wrapping specialist endorses Kavalan PVC-free banner material from CMYUK

Supporter-led initiative at the Molineux stadium makes Wolverhampton Wanderers the first football club in the world to install PVC-free banner

Mimaki JFX200-2513EX and Esko Kongsberg X 24 Edge with i-Cut underpinning planned transformation

The timing of the installation has made the difference between business closure and future success

Productivity uplift, money savings and new future markets, all part of this impressive new UV flatbed printer package

New hybrid printer follows hot on the heels of an ESKO X24 digital cutter

New machinery offers this organisation a versatile array of possibilities, taking it beyond its initial business case for investment

Extra capacity needed to fulfil the large volume of COVID related orders

Like many print service providers, Quarmby Colour strode into 2020 confidently with a full order book, only to watch in disbelief a few weeks later as its event and photographic exhibition display work dried up overnight.

Greater productivity and ease-of-use for on-demand, direct to object printing

Banner Box has reaffirmed its environmental focus with an attention-grabbing eco mesh hoarding outside its Chesterfield premises that reads: Proudly sourcing sustainable material.

3 Sixty has installed an EFI VUTEk h5 from CMYUK to future-proof its business.

There’s something about 3 Sixty, the Cardiff-based wide-format digital print specialist that seems to lend itself to numbers.

When GRS Signs finds a good product it sticks with it. Last month it purchased a Mimaki UCJV300-160 from CMYUK.

Being part of the FaberExposize European network provided Northern Flags with an early warning system when it came to COVID-19.

Poppy Signs has installed an ESKO Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table from CMYUK, the UK’s largest independent supplier of wide-format digital printers, cutters and materials.

Timing they often say is everything and Mike Rawlings MD at Signet Signs Ltd may well be inclined to agree.

In 27 years at Fantasy Prints, Paul Martin, marketing and social media manager has never ordered multiple pallets of the same product for the Berwick-upon-Tweed signage, printing, clothing, and gift business.

The relationship between CMYUK and Revolution Signs is a relatively new one, but events of the last three months have somewhat intensified the experience.

On Day 88 of Lockdown CMYUK delivered 18 pallets of floor graphics to Birmingham–based Hollywood Monster.

When it comes to signs, there’s nothing this Leeds-based sign & display company can’t do and with its new hybrid LED printer, it is will be able to achieve much, much more

A Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX flatbed printer and an Esko X24 digital cutting table from CMYUK are helping Protect Signs keep the country safe

A new dye-sublimation printer increases capacity & drives the company further into new market ventures

DIS blasts into the new decade with recognition of consultancy-style approach supported by industrial-level productivity and ultimate print quality

Continued growth and business success signified by new Esko cutter

New hybrid powerhouse to replace 3 HP FB500s

The magic from this iconic cutter began immediately with September 2019 logged as the company’s best month ever

Kudos AV uses PONGS® DirectTEX® Softimage Contrast to turn the ballroom at Claridges Hotel into an Italian palazzo

Unrivalled automation and industrial production for Gardner’s 17th current digital printer

The FabriVU 340 dye sublimation printer is part of a new round of investment worth nearly £2m to service a growing textile base

UK outdoor events and superwide format champion migrates multiple applications to German-made digital textiles exclusively supplied by CMYUK

CMYUK provides this exhibition and retail powerhouse with all the right tools to get every job done

Manchester Print Services is the first HP Stitch customer in the UK, and PONGS® is its materials manufacturer of choice

A solid solution to bring all cutting requirements back in-house and a remedy for pesky production bottlenecks

This latest printer further substantiates the company’s existing equipment, an EFI VUTEk GS3250LX Pro, which was also purchased through CMYUK

Hollywood Monster has now purchased 11 EFI VUTEk printers from CMYUK in a total investment approaching £5m

Rocket Graphics has enjoyed a long and close relationship with CMYUK, which has kitted out the company with most of its wide format print equipment

One year in with its CMYUK supplied Mimaki Grand-format machine, Infinity Colour looks set to expand

In-house, dye-sublimation soft signage capability installed by CMYUK completes Ottimo Digital’s impressive service offering

Witham, Essex-based IDL Colourlink has become the first UK customer for EFI’s Vutek h5 3.2m hybrid wide format printer that was launched at Fespa.

Back in 2009, Lee Crew and Nick Lindwall spotted a gap in the market – an opportunity to provide a high standard, large format digital printing service

Based in Four Crosses, The Clever Baggers is a specialist textile printing company founded in 2006 by husband and wife directors Vivian and Louise Lacey-Johnson.

Established in 1982, Symbol is a creative design, print and sign company that has recently gone completely digital after 30 years of traditional screen-printing.

Pelican Print provides in-house pre-press, litho, digital and large format printing from their two sites, both based in Aylesbury.

Built for speed, reliability and flexibility, Caldera GrandRIP+ is at the cutting-edge of wide-format production software.

Colour Graphics was founded in 1980 by Steve Birch as a home-based curtain making business.

Large format digital production company Rocket Graphics has recently announced considerable expansion to its Watford-based facilities, adding 6,000 square feet to the Croxley Business Park site.

With clients such as TOYOTA, The NHS, Thomas Cook and Peterborough FC, Borney is respected in the industry.

Image On has seen steady growth including a move into new premises and an investment in new equipment

Spectrum has produced and installed signage and graphics for the world’s biggest-watched sporting event, the Aintree Grand National.

Harper Adams University invests in a Mimaki UJF-3042FX to teach undergraduates about packaging design

Turning the space into something inspirational that made people stop in their tracks

Park Communications was the obvious choice with their knowledge and skills, and high-end printing technology including the EFI VUTEk GS3250LX Pro UD, purchased from CMYUK.

Having started by hand-painting everything they are embracing new technology, enabling business growth

Having recently refurbished their Wakefield sign company, Selectequip have subsequently been shortlisted for a best small business award.

Allsigns create a stained-glass effect manifestation to be applied internally to the entire entrance of the newly-built atrium at St Patricks Catholic Church in Bristol.

After purchasing an EFI VUTEk GS2000LX Pro from CMYUK in 2017, they found that the cutter they previously owned couldn’t keep up

Signage and wayfinding solutions experts, Reade Signs, has recently installed a new EFI Vutek LX3 – one of only eleven in the UK, supplied by CMYUK

Pure Innovations ‘wowed’ by the speed and performance of the Kongsberg C44, supplied by CMYUK

Massivit 1800 3D Printing Solution and EFI H1625-SD UV LED printer for large format Thermo Forming

Founded and based in Manchester, Plastic Formers specialise in the manufacture, processing and design of plastic products.

Investing in the latest state-of-the-art print and finishing machinery has been key to YPP

a.berger LED Pop-Up Systems are quick to assemble and dismantle, light and practical, stable and flexible.

RHM thrilled with the capabilities of their Kongsberg X44 digital cutter

Oasis Graphic Co, based near London, recently trialed Squid in their Head Office.

Bespoke signage, exhibition and print specialists Harrisons Signs have invested £90,000 on a new wide format printer as part of their ongoing strategy for growth.

Squid is the future, available today, exclusively from CMYUK.

FASTSIGNS’ EFI H1625 LED proves a wise investment as they see a cut in costs and accelerated production

With help from local businesses CMYUK and Shelley Signs

Fantasy Prints combines the very latest technology and materials with years of experience, resulting in state-of-the art services that have sealed their place as a key player in the industry.

Hollywood Monster makes significant reduction on the industry’s carbon footprint with the investment of two new EFI VUTEk printers from CMYUK

Oasis Graphic Co. based in Berkshire and working on a global platform, specialises in large format digital printing used in exhibitions, live events, retail environments and workplace branding.

Already known for producing high-end sports and festival graphics, SPD was asked to produce large stage mesh graphics and VIP backboards.

Millharbour Digital does the quickstep at Sushi Samba, with help from CMYUK

Marshall Print business expansion requires new Kongsberg X24 installation by CMYUK

Anton Visual transforms Strukta Group’s workspace with Udeco Crystal Floor from CMYUK

Amayse-ing results achieved at Twickenham Stadium thanks to CLEAR FOCUS One Way Vision™ film from CMYUK

Innovative design, graphics and signage installation specialist, DIS Group, agrees. It has just sourced its second VUTEk printer in less than six months.

Buying top quality graphics production equipment and consumables just became much more rewarding with CSAF.

The UK’s first EFI VUTEk 5r printer has been installed at Hollywood Monster’s Birmingham headquarters. Supplied and installed by EFI distributor CMYUK.

South Wales-based Ottimo Digital has invested in the UK’s first EFI Quantum LXr 5 UV-LED printer to meet increased production demand. The 5-metre wide, roll-fed printer was installed in Feb 2017.

An investment in a new EFI H1625 LED printer - inspired by a White Ink Workshop from wide format print specialists CMYUK - has proved a tremendous success for sign and graphics company Cowen Signs.

When Colour Graphics invested in a new MTEX 5032Pro direct-to-textile printer, the forward thinking of the CMYUK consumables team had already worked up a range of media profiles.

CMYUK supplied an ex-display Zünd S3, alongside the new EFI VUTEk LED GS2000 LX Pro wide-format printer to speed up the sample-making process.

The impact has been amazing in the 3 months; we have already completed several large orders that we would not have been able to produce before.

Hello Handsome – CMYUK sign deal with The Handsome Prints Company for a Mimaki JFX200-2513UV Flatbed printer on the first day of Sign & Digital UK.

The international fashion retailer American Apparel first approached PressOn in 2006 when they opened their first store in Carnaby Street.

Specialist wide format print technology provider CMYUK has revealed that it played a key supporting role for one of the most visually stunning acts ever seen at the Royal Variety Performance last year.

After a period of growth in its large format digital printing business PressOn has installed an EFI VUTEk QS2 Pro 3.2m flat bed and roll fed UV curable printer.