Precision Proco has invested in two Canon varioPRINT iX3200 sheetfed inkjet presses as it looks to increase capacity and efficiency across its production operations.
The UK commercial print provider installed the devices in September 2025, marking its first partnership with Canon and its first move into sheetfed inkjet production. The company said the investment was made to help meet demand for greater productivity while maintaining print quality.
Formed in 2020 through the merger of Precision Printing, ProCo and Prime, Precision Proco has grown into a £76 million business offering commercial print, personalised print and single-copy “book-of-one” applications. It serves both large enterprise customers and smaller clients through its upload-and-print portal and account-managed services.
According to the company, the new presses also address a gap in B2-format production, allowing more work to move into its existing finishing lines.
Canon said the varioPRINT iX3200 is designed for high-volume, short-run environments and can produce up to 320 A4 images per minute. For Precision Proco, the faster throughput is intended to support the wider production flow across its nearly 250,000 square feet of production and warehouse space.
The company also said the investment will help it respond to customer demand for lower-waste production. By combining sheetfed drop-on-demand inkjet technology with automated workflows and minimal job setup, the presses are intended to support shorter, more flexible print runs and reduce excess inventory.
Andy Skarpellis, chief operating officer at Precision Proco, said: “Moving to sheetfed inkjet was a calculated step for us. We had been watching the technology develop for several years, and when we saw the quality and speed Canon had achieved with the varioPRINT iX3200, it was a clear investment for us. The device gives us the additional capacity we need while maintaining the quality our customers expect. The support from Canon’s team throughout the installation process has been exceptional, with their engineers working closely with us to ensure the presses were integrated smoothly into our wider production environment.”
Stuart Rising, head of Graphic Arts at Canon UK & Ireland, added: “Precision Proco is a highly respected print provider with a strong reputation for innovation and production excellence. We’re proud to support their move into sheetfed inkjet with the varioPRINT iX3200 and look forward to continuing our partnership as they look to expand their capabilities.”
