When invited by Fujifilm to test its new ground-breaking ink technology, Lambie saw an opportunity to bring his own experience to the development of the technology, and has been working closely with Fujifilm since the installation in early 2025, testing the ink on a wide variety of materials.

Lambie comments: “Having been in the sign industry for over 36 years, I’ve worked with most sign and print technologies. Each ink type brought something new to the table, so when I was approached by Fujifilm, to effectively join their R&D team in testing this new ink technology, my curiosity got the better of me!

“The machine is very easy to run, from loading media, to the RIP software, everything just works with very little effort. The print quality is brilliant: vibrant, razor-sharp, even on text only a few millimetres high. And being able to laminate prints straight out of the machine is a massive bonus.”

Sustainability is a top priority at FastSigns Scotland, demonstrated by its long-standing ISO 9001 accreditation and its current progress towards ISO 14001, alongside its adoption of print technologies designed to minimise energy consumption and support more eco-friendly production.

Lambie concludes: “We’ve been ISO 9001 accredited for nine years, and we’re now working towards ISO 14001 to strengthen our environmental responsibility. AQUAFUZE LED UV, water-based ink is a genuine game-changing technology – reducing energy use and cutting running costs, while also opening up more media options. It’s the right step for our business!.”

Shaun Holdom, Global Business Development Director, Fujifilm, comments: “Having FastSigns Scotland as early beta partners has been invaluable. Their real-world feedback during the beta phase has been important, and their results speak for themselves. This partnership has also proven the ability of AQUAFUZE technology to deliver across a wide spectrum of applications. This is a true hybrid solution that brings together the best of eco-solvent and UV ink, and it’s been designed to make printers’ lives easier and their businesses more profitable. We truly believe it represents the next major leap forward in wide format print technology.”

Founded in 1994, Druk24h is the only print company in Poland operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has invested in Fujifilm’s Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria XMF PressReady. The move has enabled the business to meet the demanding turnaround times of its diverse customer base while maintaining exceptional print quality and operational efficiency.

With three sites across Warsaw, including a central retail outlet open around the clock, Druk24h serves a wide variety of customers, from walk-ins needing urgent business cards to key accounts ordering large volumes of brochures and marketing collateral.

Mr. Wiśniewski explains: “I saw the value of XMF PressReady instantly. All we need to do now for most of our automated jobs is to update the file name and drop it into a folder, and the rest is completed in the background. In some cases, a job can go from file to finished product in under ten minutes.

“XMF PressReady has become the hub of our whole production. And for a 24/7 operation like ours, that’s a huge advantage.”

MKPress, an authorised Fujifilm partner in the Polish market, helped to facilitate the investment in Fujifilm’s XMF PressReady. As an established distributor for Fujifilm, MKPress’s involvement highlights its commitment to excellence in the printing industry.

Mariusz Kociszewski, Owner of MKPress, comments: “We’re proud to support Druk24h with Fujifilm’s XMF PressReady. We have built a great partnership with Fujifilm. Our goal is always to ensure our clients have the tools and support they need to achieve outstanding results.”

The investment has also been supported by Fujifilm’s technical team in Poland, with rapid-response service and the provision of an “uptime kit” of spare parts, ensuring any minor issues can be resolved instantly. Looking ahead, Druk24h sees potential to expand its portfolio of Fujifilm presses as the business expands.

Wiśniewski comments: “We are proud to be the first business in Warsaw with the Revoria PC1120. It turned out to be an excellent decision. Out of all the machines we tested, the quality of this press, thanks to features like the elastic fusing belt, and the reliability of their technicians made the biggest difference.”

Agnieszka Głowacka, National Sales Manager Graphic Communications, Fujifilm Poland, comments: “Druk24h is a perfect example of how combining our world-class digital print engines with our advanced workflow solutions can help businesses thrive in high-pressure, fast-turnaround environments. Their 24/7 operation demands maximum uptime, quality, and efficiency, and we’re delighted that the Revoria Press PC1120 and XMF PressReady are helping them achieve exactly that.”

Full-service creative and print agency, Indigo Ross, has boosted its in-house production capacity with the installation of a Fujifilm Revoria EC2100S 5UPER COLOUR digital press. With a team of 14 and a turnover of around £1.2 million, Indigo Ross, based in Suffolk, has been providing quality design, print and web services since 1995.

Phil Roper, Managing Director, Indigo Ross comments: “We’ve always believed in staying ahead when it comes to digital print – our first ever digital investment was about 20 years ago. Over the years we’ve used many suppliers and now we’re pleased to be working with Fujifilm. It’s our first Fujifilm investment, but from sales to install it’s been absolutely spot-on. I can’t fault the team at all.

The press has been installed for a few months and already, XDP Digital is seeing positive reactions to the new press, with early jobs for major garden centres showcasing vibrant pinks and seasonal colour palettes. Samples of the metallic colours have also generated strong interest across XDP Digital’s diverse client base, including marketing departments and retail clients looking to elevate their printed materials without resorting to foiling.

“The new press is faster, more robust and delivers excellent quality, but it’s the new creative options that really excite us,” says Robert Jupp. “In a market where print budgets are under pressure, this gives us a real USP.”

The XDP Digital team is already looking at additional opportunities, including exploring the Revoria E1 Series for high-volume monochrome work to expand into the publishing sector.

Spencer Green, Head of POD, Fujifilm UK, adds: “We’re delighted to partner with XDP with their investment, as they become the first company in the UK to invest in this innovative press – and become a new customer of ours. Their commitment to bringing fresh, eye-catching print to their customers perfectly matches what the Revoria SC285S was designed for – creative freedom, cost-efficiency and premium quality. We’re excited to see how they grow with these new capabilities.”

Kall Kwik, the well-known UK brand, was founded in the late 1970s to make fast turnaround print available to a broad range of small and medium sized businesses as well as to individuals. Owner Phil Beverley joined the Welwyn Garden City Kall Kwik branch in 2012 and then bought the business from the previous owner in 2018. Since then, he’s made a series of investments in both print and finishing equipment to ensure that the quality and efficiency of the service offered to customers continues to improve even more.

Phil explains: “Previously, printing timescales were expressed in weeks rather than days or hours, and print production was dominated by large corporations. Kall Kwik revolutionised the market with the early adoption of colour and digital print, making it possible for a much broader range of customers to get smaller quantities of print delivered to tight deadlines.

“This investment with Fujifilm is one of many I’ve made in recent years, and it’s a particularly important one. We’d been considering a replacement for our previous toner production press for a couple of years, and when we saw the Revoria EC2100S, we decided to take a closer look. We ran tests on the press at the Fujifilm demo centre in Luton, and based on that hands on experience, and the advice of Will Doherty at Digital Printing Systems UK Ltd (DPS), we decided it was the best fit for our needs.

“We’re very familiar and comfortable with Fujifilm engineering and design, having used many Xerox presses over the years, so investing in Fujifilm technology made sense to us. But in the Revoria EC2100S we also have the added benefit of a press that has been carefully engineered to include a fifth colour channel. This gives us massive advantages, and all at a price point that’s similar to what we’d be paying for CMYK only from other manufacturers.”

Phil anticipates the new press having a big impact on production quality and capabilities. “The addition of pink toner means we can hit a lot more pantone colours than we have been able to before and we can take quality levels up significantly as well. We do a lot of art prints – and anticipate being able to move a lot of that production from our inkjet printers. The EC2100S will also be excellent for short run booklet and magazine production, and image-heavy books. Fujifilm has also recently announced that silver and white toner will also soon be available. We do a lot of wedding stationery, so silver toner gives us a much more cost-effective alternative to foil for those sorts of products. Overall, we’re confident that this is a long term investment that’s going to help us as we continue to grow.”

Founded in 2010 in Dubai and expanding into the UK in 2019, London-based Sketches International provides a broad suite of creative services including design, branding, video production, website development and high-end digital print. The team of five prides itself on offering more than just production, delivering an end-to-end service tailored to each client’s needs.

Installed in February 2024, the Revoria Press PC1120 has allowed the agency to expand its digital print capabilities across a range of applications, from stationery and stickers to special high-end packaging like luxury paper bags. With the ability to print six colours in a single pass and a wide variety of speciality toners, the press has quickly become integral to Sketches’ offering.

Nizar Al Olabi, Director of Sketches International, says, “We first discovered the Revoria Press PC1120 at Labelexpo 2023, and its ability to print with both white and gold toner immediately stood out. Initially, we were looking for a solution that could handle white ink, but the added capability of gold convinced us to move forward with the investment, and we’re glad we did. It’s opened up so many creative possibilities, from special edition packaging to high-end labels across over 20 different materials.

“The press’s outstanding colour quality, registration accuracy, and support for embellishment-ready printing have been game changers. We’re able to offer our clients a final product proof with metallic finishes – sometimes that’s what closes the deal. One of our standout offerings is being among the first in the UK to provide short-run stickers with special effects, which gives us a huge competitive edge,” Mr. Al Olabi adds.

In addition to the Revoria PC1120 press, the company invested in Revoria XMF PressReady, Fujifilm’s advanced print workflow automation software. The solution has helped streamline job onboarding, reduce setup times, and minimise errors, all particularly valuable for a compact team.

Cactus Graphics, based in Dover, Kent, is a forward-thinking, modern print business, built on a print heritage that goes back nearly 150 years. Launched in July 2021 with a staff of five, the company was founded as a direct successor to Buckland Media Group (a family business which traces its origins to the mid-19th century). Managing Director, Katie Weaver, one of the Cactus Graphics founders, and the latest in a family line going back multiple generations at Buckland, runs Cactus Graphics with co-founder and Commercial Director, Richard Archer.