The two-year deal will cover all print ranging from marketing material to stationery. According to Ricoh general manager Garry Richmond, the company secured the contract because of its experience in the public sector.

"We have good knowledge in this sector as we also have the contract to handle the print for Glasgow City Council (GCC)," said Richmond.

Ricoh Print was formerly the in-house supplier for GCC and was sold to NRG UK three years ago.

"This latest contract represents a nice turnaround in our fortunes," added Richmond.

The company has eight Heidelberg presses ranging from a single-colour GTO to a Speedmaster 74. Ricoh Print is to invest in new binding equipment and will move to CTP next year.

Story by Philip Chadwick