Mark Plummer, managing director
Harrogate-based printer Platinum has invested in an Océ Arizona 350GT digital inkjet flat-bed printer as part of a £300,000 investment which includes building refurbishment and expansion.
The new technology will be installed at its Hookstone Park base with further investments due to follow later this year, including a digital cutting table.
The Arizona 350GT printer uses five colours, including opaque white. It can also be used to print directly onto glass, ceramics, plastics and metals up to 50 mm thick. As well as the ability to print individual items the machine also comes with roll-to-roll print technology, which increases its banner and poster production capability.
Mark Plummer, managing director, said, ‘Almost everywhere you look nowadays you see signage, point of sale, banners, flags and digital wallpapers. Purchasing the new machinery opens up a huge and growing marketplace for Platinum. One of the first tests will be printing my daughter’s bedroom door with her favourite team’s mascot then perhaps moving on to Platinum’s meeting room table top or ceramic tiles – the possibilities are endless.’
