FAMILY-owned commercial printing firm Solent Design Studio has invested in Canon’s imagePRESS V1350, varioPRINT 6180 TITAN and Colorado M3W.
Solent Design has been providing print solutions across many sectors for over 40 years. Since partnering with Canon in 2016, the company has doubled the size of its business and expanded its capabilities. The firm now offers services in both litho and digital print, as well as wide-format production.
By upgrading to Canon’s imagePRESS V1350 and varioPRINT 6180 TITAN, Solent Design is now able to offer new services on a more diverse range of media, which has reportedly tripled its click rate and brought in new demand.
Looking to generate new streams of revenue, Solent Design has also invested in Canon’s Colorado M3W. This has enabled the business to enter the wide-format market, opening up opportunities in sectors such as labelling and packaging.
Taking the next step in the company’s digital transformation journey, Solent Design is leveraging Canon’s expertise in Management Information Systems (MIS). Streamlining the back end of the business and bringing together functions such as order processing and estimating, Solent Design is migrating to the Print Smith Vision MIS software. By reducing touchpoints and increasing efficiency, the system is tipped to provide further cost saving capabilities and capacity.
Wayne Kershaw, national sales manager, production print at Canon UK and Ireland, said, “It’s a privilege to support customers like Solent Design which has built a reputation in the industry for delivering a quality focused, diverse service. As Solent Design continues to build on their investment with Canon, it is inspiring to see them turn this investment into further growth, having already doubled the size of their businesses since the partnership began eight years ago. Working in close collaboration with Martin and the team, we are excited to see what’s next for Solent Design.”
Martin Reynolds, MD at Solent Design Studio, added, “We hold our relationship with Canon in high regard, not only for the cutting-edge equipment they provide, but for their strong sense of community, made up of industry leaders who are passionate about providing the best possible service and support. As a family-run business, we at Solent Design are proud to be part of the extended Canon family.”
