"The speed at which we can turn jobs around has considerably increased and the versatility of the T52 allows us to use a wide range of stocks," said print manager Steve Maguire.

While the T52 is primarily used for litho, it is also handling digital work from the sites. "Digital work causes problems," said Maguire. "But the T52 enables us to achieve high quality laminating regardless."

Alphagraphics employs 72 staff across its five sites in Stockton-on-Tees, Wilton, Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham.