The family-run packaging printer has replaced two outgoing Komori machines with the new KBA, which has been specified as a six-colour with coater model.

Edward Mould, managing director of Leyprint, said there had been a "dramatic shift" in the market which drove the company to cater for shorter runs and faster turnaround times

According to Mould, the decision to invest in the new B1 Rapida was also driven by the goal of achieving the new ISO colour standard.

"ISO 12647-2 colour management standard is something we are working towards and the new press is key to that," he added.

Leyprint, which employs 60 staff and has a turnover of £4.5m, will install the press in December. The machine will feature extended delivery and semi-automatic plate changing, running both UV and conventional inks.

Mould said UV drying would be used on work for its worldwide telecoms accounts "but not always for other jobs".

He added: "We also have to be able to run low migration inks and the ability to easily swap is very important."