When two established print and packaging businesses invest in the same digital cutting technology for a third time, it says something about the performance and reliability of the equipment.

That is exactly what has happened in Nottingham, where Hickling & Squires and Sherwood Universal have each taken delivery of their third Titanium 2516 digital cutter from International Graphic Supplies (IGS).

Both businesses have worked with IGS for more than six years and have continued to invest in Titanium cutting technology as their production requirements have grown.

The latest installations will help both companies increase production capacity, maintain fast turnaround times and handle a growing range of applications across wide-format signage, custom packaging and display production.

Proven Digital Cutting Technology for Demanding Production Environments

For commercial printers and packaging specialists, investing in a digital cutting machine is about more than simply increasing cutting speed. Reliability, precision, versatility and the ability to handle different substrates are critical to maintaining an efficient production workflow.

The Titanium 2516 has become an important part of both Hickling & Squires' and Sherwood Universal's production operations, providing the capacity to process a wide range of applications and materials.

“When two major print and packaging specialists in the same region invest in their third machine, it speaks volumes about the Titanium technology and its reliability. Both Hickling & Squires and Sherwood Universal have been valued partners of ours for over six years. Seeing their businesses thrive and watching the Titanium range play a central role in their expansion is very rewarding.”

— Peter Flynn, Managing Director, IGS

The Titanium 2516 is designed for high-performance digital cutting across applications including corrugated board, acrylics, display materials and other complex substrates, making it suitable for businesses looking to expand their finishing capabilities without compromising production quality.

Hickling & Squires: Increasing Capacity for Packaging and Signage

For Hickling & Squires, continued growth in custom packaging and wide-format signage has created the need for additional cutting capacity.

The company's Production Director, Jamie Gilbert, describes the Titanium cutters as essential production equipment:

“Our Titanium cutters have been absolute workhorses for our daily operations. As our volume in custom packaging and wide-format signage has grown, bringing in a third Titanium cutter was the natural next step.”

— Jamie Gilbert, Production Director, Hickling & Squires

He added:

“The reliability and precision give us the confidence to take on larger, more intricate jobs without worrying about bottlenecks.”

The additional Titanium 2516 gives Hickling & Squires further capacity to respond to customer demand while maintaining the quality and turnaround times expected from a modern commercial print operation.

Sherwood Universal: Reliability Is Critical

Sherwood Universal has also continued to invest in its relationship with IGS, having already relied on Titanium cutting technology alongside an IGS-supplied Platinum UV Printer.

For Managing Director David O’Neil, the decision to invest in another Titanium cutter came down to proven performance and return on investment.

“In our market, downtime isn't an option and finish quality is everything. Having relied on IGS for the Platinum UV Printer and Titanium cutters for over six years, sticking with a platform that consistently delivers high ROI and rock-solid reliability made total business sense.”

— David O’Neil, Managing Director, Sherwood Universal

For production businesses operating to tight deadlines, dependable finishing equipment can play a critical role in maintaining workflow and avoiding production bottlenecks.

Expanding Production with Digital Cutting Technology

With both new Titanium 2516 installations now operational, Hickling & Squires and Sherwood Universal are positioned to increase their production capacity and respond to growing demand.

The additional machines will support faster order turnaround, expanded custom packaging capabilities and continued growth across their respective markets.

The installations also demonstrate the importance of selecting digital cutting equipment that can scale alongside a business.

Rather than replacing an existing production platform, both companies have chosen to build on technology they already know and trust.

“This double delivery is just the start of an extremely busy time for us, with a strong schedule of Titanium installations lined up across the signage, label, and medical packaging sectors.”

— Peter Flynn, Managing Director, IGS