Reflections takes on UK's first Masterwork hot-foil stamping machine

Reflections has taken delivery of the UK's first B1 hot-foiling stamping machine from Masterwork Graphic Equipment in a bid to battle under capacity within the process.

The Deptford-based trade finisher invested in the MK106ST as it was "a natural progression" and would allow the firm to broaden its service offering.

The 150-strong firm, which has four other sites in locations including Essex and Aylesford, is providing foil blocking alongside laminating, coating and cutting services.

Reflections managing director Luke Hastings told printweek.com the machine offers large format foiling "for which there's been a real under capacity in. People will travel to find it and it helps that we can provide it".

He added that the new machine "has proved a natural fit" and helps the firm "offer product enhancement" to print.

The firm has been using the new kit to foil-block material including magazine covers, book jackets, wedding invites and corporate brochures.

Hastings said the MK106ST has been foiling at speeds of up to 5,000 sheets an hour, with the installation going "incredibly smoothly".