The entry-level Basic.r unit is being shown for the first time in the UK at Northprint on stand B302, and joins the family of water treatment appliances from the company.

Technotrans managing director Peter Benton said: "It’s a good way of controlling water quality with less waste and with a lower investment. It’s ideal for users of offset and digital presses who need small volumes of quality water."

The sub-£3,000 system has already been successfully trialled at a UK Speedmaster XL 75 user.

Technical sales and key accounts specialist Jamie Boggis added: "It’s suitable for users of B2 and B3 offset presses, and for digital presses – some digital presses have integrated humidifiers and we can feed those. It’s easy to install too because no drain is required."

The Basic.r is available for the special offer price of £2,750 including installation for orders signed during Northprint and up until the end of the month.

Technotrans has also entered the humidification market through a new partnership with Merlin, a move that the firm sees as complementary to its existing ancillaries offering. The Merlin range spans high-pressure systems for large factories, down to systems suitable for single rooms.

"The right humidification has major advantages for pressroom productivity and quality, and for employees too," Boggis added.