Two UK printers, Mayfield Press and Pip n Chip, benefit from swissQprint’s technology. Mayfield Press has upgraded it’s Nyala with an additional channel for varnish applications, whilst Pip n Chip are looking to expand its capabilities with a roll-to-roll option.
Oxford-based digital and lithographic printer Mayfield Press was first introduced to a swissQprint machine in 2018. The company decided to invest in a Nyala 3 and were impressed by its efficiency and print quality, said Dan Warner, head of operations at Mayfield Press. “As soon as we saw it, we could tell it was going to be worth it, and it made an immediate impact on our business,” he added.
Three years after the purchase, Mayfield Press was tasked with a large braille signage project for Microsoft. Rather than outsourcing the work, the company upgraded its Nyala with an additional channel for varnish applications.
Since then, Mayfield Press’ ability to print varnish has unlocked further signage and wayfinding opportunities. The upgraded Nyala has also expanded Mayfield’s service offerings, with spot varnish applications and texture printing. In addition, swissQprint’s droptix 3D effect technology has accelerated the business’ creative work, with samples showcasing the machine’s capabilities.
Mr Warner concluded: “We can now offer our clients so much more. This upgrade has helped us achieve new heights and has seen the Nyala grow with the needs of our business.”
Pip n Chip’s director Craig Wanstall
Pip n Chip, a manufacturer of bobbin pins for cross-stitching, purchased its second-hand Impala 3 in November 2023 and chose to add an orange colour channel as part of the installation. To meet its needs of matching hundreds of spot colours, the orange ink increased the machine’s colour gamut to deliver the precision customers required.
Since installation, the Impala has revolutionised Pip n Chip’s operations, enabling the team to complete a week’s worth of production in a single day, the company stated. The business is now exploring a roll-to-roll option as a further upgrade to make greater use of the machine’s application versatility.
“The Impala has had a dramatic impact on our production. We are delighted with its precision, reliability, and overall performance,” said director of Pip n Chip Craig Wanstall. “Purchasing a second-hand printer may have been seen as a risk, but the Swiss build quality is clear to see. This, combined with its ability to grow around our needs, has made the Impala the perfect machine for our business.”
Erskine Stewart, UK managing director of swissQprint, said: “swissQprint machines have sustainability built into their core as both Mayfield Press and Pip n Chip have confirmed. Their robust and modular nature ensures they not only grow alongside businesses but continue to open new opportunities many years after their installation.”
