Machines will be sold via Duplo's UK dealer network and will be added to Duplo's existing offering that includes names such as Eurofold, Ideal and Uchida.

Angela Osborne, head of Duplo's newly created digital print and office division, said: "I'm thrilled to be adding the Fujipla products to our portfolio. Our dealers have been feeding back for a long time that they wanted a good laminator and now they've got it."

Initially, Duplo will focus on marketing the Al-Meister ALM3220, which offers A3+ single- and double-sided laminating, as well as four-edge trimming.

Mike Kilcoyne, UK sales manager for Fujipla Europe, added: "Duplo have a reputation for cherry-picking only the best products, so it is a great endorsement for Fujipla that they want to work with the range.

"We know our laminators are among the best-built and most reliable around, so this is a great deal for both parties."