The Haydock-based company will be the first in Europe to use the machine's additional white ink and spot varnish capabilities. The press will run alongside its other Tempo as well as its Nur Fresco II roll-fed machine.

Jazz Graphics is part of the Evolve Group, which includes Frodsham Signs and Evolve Creative. Jazz is the digital production division of the group.

According to Jazz group general manager Paul Davidson, the investment is part of a wider strategy for the company to become the "ultimate one-stop shop for all customers".

"To achieve this we've invested heavily in technology across the group, including a colour management suite to ensure total consistency across all our machines," he said.

He added: "The Evolve Group goes beyond just producing wide-format digital print and signs. We also offer a total service from original concept and design through to installation, which includes initial surveys and town and country planning."

The Nur Tempo can print on rigid substrates up to a maximum of 3.18x2m and a thickness of up to 50mm.

"We continue to benefit from the features that these machines offer including the eight-colour output, generous bed size and excellent throughput," said Davidson.

He added that the Nur Fresco is "ideal for outputting onto materials such as banners, blue-black meshes and canvases". Davidson also said that the company is considering investing in further Nur machines as part of its overall growth plans.

By the end of this year, the company will add a prototype workshop for producing mock-ups and concepts for its clients.

Story by Philip Chadwick