Potts Print UK invest in a ROLAND 700 Evolution Elite press

Potts Print UK (Potts) one of the UK’s largest independently owned printing companies has ordered a new Manroland ROLAND 700 Evolution press.  Launched at drupa 2016, with installations in almost every corner of the globe, this will be the first Evolution press to be installed in the UK.

With over 130 years’ experience in packaging and commercial print, the Potts approach to investment in technology – and in people – has always been to deliver highest quality, on-time solutions and bespoke printing services across a wide range of sectors to clients in the UK and globally.

Potts has been using Manroland technology since 2007 when they purchased their first ROLAND 700 HiPrint press, followed by a second machine in 2011.  In recent times, new market opportunities for the company had brought growth in demand for product lines requiring perfect, vibrant colour on a range of substrates. To future proof its business, Potts needed a press which could meet this high-volume demand with no compromise to quality. 

The ROLAND 700 Evolution Elite 6-colour press with coating unit presented itself as the logical next-step for the business.

Commenting on his company acquiring the new press Shaun Johnson, Managing Director, Potts Print UK, said: 

“Firstly, I would like to thank Manroland UK for their help in making this deal happen in these uncertain times. We are very excited here at Potts Print (UK) with the purchase of the Evolution and look forward to its delivery later this year. We have developed a strong relationship over the last 15 years not only with Manroland, but also with the Langley group. The suppliers we looked at prior to the deal are all very good at what they do and how they do it. The main thing for Potts was that Manroland has a proven track record in maintaining and servicing our machines, which run 24 hours a day, six days a week”.

Potts is BRCGS Packaging Materials accredited for the production of bespoke hygiene-sensitive folding cartons, blister cards and shelf ready packaging and a supplier to the international giftware, healthcare and cosmetics sectors.

Sustainability and environmental impact are an integral principal of their business. Accredited to ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, they are continually improving their  environmental impact by adopting new products and processes including alcohol-free printing, vegetable oil-based inks, water-based coatings and the use of recycled and carbon balanced paper.