Route 1 Print has invested in two new HP presses, an Indigo 12,000 and an Indigo 100K. Both machines are now up an running at the company’s facility in South Yorkshire, with Route 1 saying the pair will help it streamline operations and support its digital growth.
The HP Indigo 12,000 was installed at Route 1’s Rotherham factory back in November 2021, with the firm saying that it complimented its existing digital equipment, upped its capacity in flat and folded work and provided increased versatility and optimum output.
It has now been joined by the Indigo 100K. Route 1 says it opted for the B2 solution, which is capable of printing at 6000 sheets per hour, in order to improve its short runs and digital print capabilities. With both new printers now up and running Route 1 reports that its ‘digital efficiency’ has improved by more than 60%.
‘We are incredibly pleased to have completed the installation of both presses and we’re excited to see how this duo will enhance our digital efficiency,’ commented Bluetree Print managing director Mark Young. ‘It’s improvements like this that will really help us to support our customers as the print industry changes.
‘HP have also been extremely helpful during this transition. Their support has allowed us to seamlessly integrate these new machines into our existing arsenal without a single hiccup.’
Since launching in 2012, Route 1 has invested in digital and litho technology in order to meet its goal of offering ‘high quality, low-cost and fast turnaround print.’ The company has also confirmed that it plans to continue improving its factory and equipment to meet the needs of the business as it grows.
