The Printed Group has announced the installation of a third Canon varioPRINT iX3200 press at its Cramlington headquarters, marking the latest milestone in their operational expansion. By implementing this state of the art press, the company aims to consolidate its small format operations and respond effectively to growing customer demand across its diverse brands, including Printed.com, Printed Direct, and Ravensworth.



The addition of the third varioPRINT iX3200 will enable The Printed Group to produce 
up to 200,000 SRA3 sheets per day across their three presses. This enhanced capacity 
assures fast, reliable, and high quality production for a wide range of products such as 
leaflets, flyers, business cards, wedding invitations, books, and postcards. The move 
further solidifies The Printed Group’s position committed to delivering excellence and innovation. 

Nicola Carney, Operations Director at The Printed Group, underscored the strategic 
importance of the new installation, saying, “Our diverse product mix demands a level of 
consistency and flexibility that Canon has continuously delivered. By bringing in the 
third varioPRINT iX3200 press, we’ve further streamlined operations, ensuring we can 
respond swiftly to customer needs while upholding the impeccable quality standards 
our clients expect.” 

Designed to optimise versatility and durability, the Canon iX3200 is renowned for its 
ability to handle an extensive range of materials, from textured stocks to silk finishes. 
Particularly with Printed.com’s expanding product range, this technology is vital for 
addressing varied client requirements while maintaining top tier quality.  

Stuart Rising, Head of Graphic Arts at Canon UK and Ireland said: “We’re proud to 
support The Printed Group’s continued growth with the installation of their third Canon 
varioPRINT iX3200, making them one of the leading single site users in Europe. Their 
commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with our mission 
to deliver cutting edge technology that empowers businesses to scale with confidence. 
This milestone is a testament to the strength of our partnership and the performance of 
the iX3200 in high demand, high quality production environments.” 

This installation is part of a wider expansion strategy for The Printed Group, following 
their recent announcement of a new production facility in Cramlington, Northumberland, bringing their total production space to an impressive 50,000 square feet. The new press is expected to be fully operational by August 2025, aligning with the company’s ambitious growth trajectory. 

Image shows  Kevin Hutchinson, Head of Production and Nicola Carney, Operations Director, with new Canon varioPRINT iX3200

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