The six-colour with coater machine will provide the ability to print with both UV and conventional inks, with a switchround time of just 15 minutes. The press is also equipped with MAN Roland's ColorPilot system to ensure consistent and reliable colour on the run.

"This purchase represents the first of a number of major investments," said Managing Director Arend Buitendam Snr. "In our experience MAN Roland presses have offered tremendous added value, and provide us with the complete print solution. We have always been impressed with the after sales service, and therefore had no hesitation in making a further purchase from the leading packaging press manufacturer."

As well as the ability of the ROLAND 700 to handle the longer runs demanding by many customers in the packaging sector, Kingston Carton were impressed by MAN Roland's QuickChange capabilities, which have been designed to speed up make-ready functions.

Arend Buitendam Jnr, Print Supervisor at the company, said: "There is undoubtedly a move to shorter runs in the industry, and certainly a good proportion of our work now requires us to put just 2,000 sheets or less through the press. Therefore the ability to move from one job to the next is becoming more and more important. MAN Roland's QuickChange features allow us to do just that. This new machine will allow us to capture the next generation of carton business."

The six-colour configuration of the machine will provide the ability to incorporate two special colours in addition to standard four-colour process. Specials will include metallic inks. The dedicated coating unit with extended delivery will offer the very best quality in coating available.

Kingston Carton has been designing, manufacturing and printing solid board cartons for over 85 years. The company has always committed itself to its customers by continuous investment in new equipment, technologies and the employment of dedicated and highly skilled personnel. Manufacturing at a specially designed 3-acre facility, the company operates the highest levels of hygiene and quality control throughout all processes. Kingston Carton's customer portfolio includes many leading multi-nationals and brand leaders together with smaller organisations from a wide range of industry sectors.

For further information on Kingston Carton visit the www.kingstoncarton.co.uk web site or call 01482 329 886.