Glasgow-based signage and vehicle branding company FastSigns Scotland has been selected as one of the first global beta sites for Fujifilm’s new Acuity Triton wide format printer, which uses AquaFuze ink technology. The system has been installed at the company’s facility since early 2025.
As part of the programme, FastSigns Scotland has been working with Fujifilm to test the printer and ink system in real production conditions. The company is acting as both a demonstration site and a development partner, providing operational feedback to Fujifilm.
The Acuity Triton is described by Fujifilm as a hybrid solution that combines characteristics of eco-solvent and UV printing. The company says the system offers instant drying, high scratch resistance and flexibility across a range of applications, including vehicle graphics.
Managing director of FastSigns Scotland Robert Lambie said the company was looking for equipment that could meet both quality and sustainability objectives.
He commented: “Having been in the sign industry for over 36 years, I’ve worked with most sign and print technologies. Each ink type brought something new to the table, so when I was approached by Fujifilm, to effectively join their R&D team in testing this new ink technology, my curiosity got the better of me!
“The machine is very easy to run, from loading media to the RIP software – everything just works with very little effort. The print quality is brilliant: vibrant, razor-sharp, even on text only a few millimetres high. And being able to laminate prints straight out of the machine is a massive bonus.”
Sustainability is a stated priority for FastSigns Scotland. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and is currently working towards ISO 14001. Mr Lambie said the new ink system supports the company’s environmental strategy.
He added: “We’ve been ISO 9001 accredited for nine years, and we’re now working towards ISO 14001 to strengthen our environmental responsibility. AquaFuze LED UV, water-based ink is a genuine game-changing technology – reducing energy use and cutting running costs, while also opening up more media options. It’s the right step for our business.”
From Fujifilm’s perspective, Shaun Holdom, global business development director, said early customer involvement had been important in validating the technology.
Mr Holdom said: “Having FastSigns Scotland as early beta partners has been invaluable. Their real-world feedback during the beta phase has been important, and their results speak for themselves. This partnership has also proven the ability of AquaFuze technology to deliver across a wide spectrum of applications. This is a true hybrid solution that brings together the best of eco-solvent and UV ink, and it’s been designed to make printers’ lives easier and their businesses more profitable. We truly believe it represents the next major leap forward in wide format print technology.”
Fujifilm plans to use insights from the beta programme to inform the wider commercial release of the Acuity Triton system.
FastSigns Scotland, which has operated for more than 35 years, delivers signage for hospitality, retail and manufacturing customers, and reports having completed more than 30,000 vehicle wraps and fleet branding projects.
