Installed in June, the wide-format printer is being used to produce a range of applications on substrates including Perspex, Correx, plastic, cardboard, paper, and aluminium.

Vario Press is based in Slough, Berkshire, and was founded in 1970. Its 45 staff run both offset and digital equipment and offer services from design through to mailing and installation.

“We’ve had Acuity presses for 12 years and now, with this investment, we have three of them working together,” said Vario Press managing director David Clarke.

“In those 12 years, I have not had one complaint about quality. And now, while maintaining that quality, the Acuity Prime offers improvements over and above previous models in three crucial areas. It is two to three times faster, the ink usage is lower, and the vacuum system is divided into sections allowing more versatility in production and ultimately greater throughput.”

He added: “The Prime’s LED curing technology will give us an edge as the cost of energy and consumables continues to soar. And Fujifilm is also a very professional outfit with a track record for reliability and fantastic technical support.”

Andy Kent, divisional manager at Fujifilm UK, commented: “We’re proud of the partnership we’ve built with Vario Press over the years and we’re delighted the Acuity series has served them so well.

“With the Acuity Prime, we’ve been able to take our partnership to the next level to help Vario improve production speeds whilst maintaining the high quality they have been used to with previous Acuity printers. We look forward to seeing what the future holds.”