London-based Matthews, which is aiming to go alcohol-free, has commissioned a new 10-colour Lithrone S29H perfector and is expecting a five-colour S29H by the end of the month.

Chief executive Dennis Ott said: "The deployment of these new presses will give Matthews around 35-40% extra capacity, increase internal efficiencies and reduce environmental impact.

"The presses are part of a strategy of developing a robust production platform on which to focus our client offering over the next five years."

Matthews said that the inline ink pumping system, which is being installed with the presses, would help to further reduce the company's waste.

Managing director Chris Riddell said: "Komori was one of the only companies that could ensure we could run alcohol-free presses, which is a key feature for our organisation."

Meanwhile, Komori stressed its own commitment to the environment.

General sales manager (South), Phil Holland, said: "We not only manufacture state-of-the-art equipment, but are also committed to the environment by utilising solar and wind power at our manufacturing plant and operating a zero emissions policy."