A BRADFORD-based printer has boosted its manufacturing facilities with a £500,000 investment in additional printing and production technology.

Dominion Print, based on Carrbottom Road, has just commissioned a new Vutek Q5r super-wide reel-to-reel printer along with a fully automatic rolling machine and its second Zund G3 XL cutting system.

With true resolution up to 1200 dpi, the Vutek Q5r will double Dominion’s output speeds to 672m2 per hour.

Verity Fox, director at Dominion Print, said: “Back in 1997 my father, Dominic Clark, invested in the Vutek UltraVu 5300 which, at the time, was state-of-the-art wide-format digital technology. Twenty six years later, we’ve come full circle.

“Dad taught me from being knee high that in print you need to invest to stay ahead of the competition.

“We shared many double espressos discussing the various machine options and viewing samples prior to deciding on the Vutek Q5r and signing on the dotted line.

“The installation and commissioning of the machine was bitter-sweet, as Dad passed away earlier this year and never got to see the machine in situ.

“Nevertheless, I’m excited to be adding the Vutek Q5r to our plant list and I intend to carry on his legacy of success through investment.”

Dominion previously made a £1 million investment in a Durst Rho 2500 modular UV flatbed printer.