September 19, 2024
By Peter Flynn

Taylor Brothers,

a prominent Bristol-based printing company, has invested in the Titanium 2516 flatbed cutting table from International Graphic Supplies (IGS) to fuel its growth in the packaging and wide-format printing sectors. After evaluating various cutting solutions from manufacturers like Vivid and Zünd, Taylor Brothers chose the Titanium 2516 due to its robustness, versatility, and competitive pricing. A visit to a local user of the Titanium 2516 confirmed its reliability, which led to the machine’s installation in August. James Shield, Director of Taylor Brothers, shared insights into their decision: “One of our goals for 2024 is to continue expanding our portfolio of packaging and wide-format services. Acquiring a digital CAD table with multifunctionality and high precision was essential to achieving this.”
Shield highlighted the benefits they observed during testing: “The Titanium cutter impressed us with its speed, accuracy, and ability to deliver high-quality results across materials like Dibond, acrylic, Foamex, labels, and folding box board. The machine also promises a rapid ROI.” He noted that a key factor in their choice was positive feedback from another user who praised the cutter’s reliability, even after four years of heavy use.

The Titanium 2516 also promises to free up resources for other business areas, further supporting their growth strategy.

IGS Managing Director Peter Flynn remarked: “Taylor Brothers is renowned for its print precision and quality. After understanding their needs, we knew the Titanium 2516 with router and our PS packing software would be an ideal match.”

The integration of IGS’s PS software has already enabled Taylor Brothers to offer a wide variety of packaging prototypes, benefiting both existing and new customers. According to Shield, the software’s extensive library of box and POS designs allows them to efficiently produce short-run cut/crease and kiss-cut products, complementing their existing Heidelberg Versafire digital presses.

With the Titanium 2516’s large cutting bed (2.5×1.6m) and conveyor belt system, the company can now produce a range of wide-format products, including wall, floor, and window graphics, as well as banners.

An additional benefit of the machine is its high-precision drag knife, which allows Taylor Brothers to cut Heidelberg B2 litho coating blankets for intricate varnish areas.

Taylor Brothers has been a part of Bristol’s printing landscape since 1832. A management buyout in 2018 saw a team of six employees take ownership of the company, and in the same year, they relocated to a modern 1,020sqm facility just two miles from Bristol’s city center.

With this latest investment in cutting-edge technology, Taylor Brothers is well-positioned to continue delivering top-tier print solutions while expanding its service offerings.

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