Bradford-based Dominion Print is continuing its investment run with the commissioning of an Vutek Q5r super-wide reel-to-reel printer along with a fully automatic rolling machine and its second Zund G3 XL cutting system. With true resolution up to 1200 dpi, the Vutek Q5r will double Dominion’s output speeds to 672m2 per hour.
The latest spend follows a recent £1m investment by the 40-year-old company in a Durst Rho 2500 UV flatbed printer, inline welding and sewing, and an eyeleting machine as it targets growth in its core markets, including entertainment, retail, events and construction.
Dominion Print director Verity Fox said: “Back in 1997 my father, Dominic Clark, invested in the Vutek UltraVu 5300 which, at the time, was state-of-the-art wide-format digital technology. Twenty-six years later, we’ve come full circle. Dad taught me from being knee high that in print you need to invest to stay ahead of the competition. We shared many double espressos discussing the various machine options and viewing samples prior to deciding on the Vutek Q5r and signing on the dotted line. With the extraordinary speed and quality, it seemed the right fit to be going back to Vutek after all this time.”
Fox continued: “The installation and commissioning of the machine was bittersweet, as dad passed away earlier this year and never got to see the machine in-situ. Nevertheless, I’m excited to be adding the Vutek Q5r to our plant list and I intend to carry on his legacy of success through investment.
“The Vutek Q5r takes Dominion’s strength in large- and super-large-formats to the next level, raising the bar even further for our ability to provide high-end printing at lightning speeds. The machine provides UltraDrop Technology for high-definition image quality, outstanding smoothness in shadows, gradients, and transitions, as well as superb text quality and more clarity in all print modes.
“Just prior to the Vutek’s arrival we also invested in a second Zund G3 XL to ensure that our cutting and finishing capabilities were in step with our increased printing capacity. With its modular tool concept, no other cutting or routing machine is as flexible or adaptable. The machine will operate alongside our original Zund G3 XL and our other finishing equipment which includes a precision cutter for aluminium profiles and a Blackman and White blade and laser CAD system which gives us the largest single bed cutting facility in Europe.”
