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Feb 2026

Flexpress Orders RMGT Long Perfector to Fuel Next Growth

MPL, Surrey-based UK distributor for RMGT offset litho presses, is delighted to announce the latest press order from Leicester-based Flexpress. The eight-colour perfecting press will incorporate LED-UV drying and camera-based quality control equipment.

Flexpress Chairman, Steve Wenlock: “As part of a major upgrade programme this year, I'm proud to announce that Flexpress have placed an order for our biggest investment ever - the incredible RMGT 970PF-8 – the first of its kind for mainland UK.”

The first of its kind because of the SimulChange automatic plate change system – eight plates removed and eight new plates loaded in just 65 seconds – along with other new technical features on this offset litho printing press.

The camera technology employed on the RMGT press to check print quality now includes the ability to compare the print to a PDF as an alternative to a press pass sheet.

Wenlock adds: “This printing press brings unsurpassed levels of automation to lithographic printing, with lightning-fast make-ready times, sophisticated quality checking on the run, as well as the capability to print the equivalent of 240,000 A4 pages-per-hour, cost-effectively.”

“Okay, so we’ve got to wait until September for the install, but with lots of preparation to do in the meantime it's probably a good job! I think it's fair to say that this demonstrates Flexpress's long-term commitment to continue to deliver top quality products and outstanding value in an ever-competitive market.”

Commenting on the order for MPL, the Surrey-based subsidiary of M Partners, Joint Managing Director Mark Stribley said: “Many thanks and congratulations to Steve Wenlock and the Flexpress team for their order – the biggest investment ever by the company.”

“As mentioned by Steve, the sum of 240,000 x A4 pages-per-hour illustrates the gap between litho and digital in terms of productivity. Our mantra still holds good: a print shop needs both digital AND litho to be both efficient and effective.”

“We look forward to receiving and installing this fabulous piece of RMGT printing hardware later this year, and to see the great quality and quantity of Flexpress work roll off the machine.”

“Thank you to Steve and the team for your continued trust in the quality of RMGT equipment, and a big thank you to our own Steve Ennew, Technical Director for MPL, for his work on this project.”

For further information on RMGT offset printing presses, GUK folding and inserting products, Rotatek flexographic based products, or about MPL please contact:

Russell J Hicks
Genesis Marketing Services (Milton Keynes)
21 Foundry Walk, Thrapston, Northamptonshire NN14 4LS

Phone: 07885 852 428

e-mail: Russ.Hxs@Gmail.com

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