andystevens, Author at Solo Group

What is Letterpress?

15th November 202215th August 2023

Letterpress: A timeless printing technique with a modern appeal Letterpress is a printing technique that has been around for centuries. It involves using raised type to create an impression on paper. This creates a tactile and visually appealing effect that is hard to replicate with other printing methods. In recent years, letterpress has seen a […]

Solo Group awarded Avetta membership

1st November 202210th November 2022

Solo Group has now been accepted as a member of Avetta. This organisation connects the world’s leading organisations with qualified suppliers, contractors, and vendors. They bring unmatched visibility to your company through cloud-based technology and human insight. As a result, they help foster sustainable growth for businesses, as well as their supply chain. Their SaaS […]

Solo invited to Brand Amazon warehouse

11th October 202211th October 2022

Solo Group was invited to brand the Amazon warehouse LCY3 ahead of the recent visit of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. Mr Jassy tweeted after “Enjoyed being in Dartford today visiting one of our 30 Amazon fulfillment centers here in the UK (+80 across Europe). Very impressed by the site leadership & thankful for the chance […]

Solo Group receives 2022 Silver recognition award from Ecovadis

24th June 202210th November 2022

Solo Group was recently awarded the 2022 Silver Recognition Level from EcoVadis for its efforts in the areas of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). According to the independent assessment by EcoVadis, Solo Group is among the top 25% of best scoring companies in the fields of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility worldwide which is […]

Solo win innovation award

5th April 20226th April 2022

Fantastic news just in! The Solo Group in collaboration with the UK ACUVUE® marketing team are proud winners of the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care UK/EMEA innovation award 2021, for the concept, design and manufacture of the ACUVUE® contact lens storage units system. A massive thank you and shout out to everyone involved with the […]

Printers against Plastic

6th January 202221st June 2022

Solo Group have made a pledge to reduce its plastic use. An initiative was formed ‘Printers Against Plastic’ with one mission; to reduce the dependency of single use plastic in printing by raising awareness, igniting thought to inspire change and the sharing of information on viable alternatives. Website is link is HERE.

Seed paper – Plant me. Watch me grow!

25th May 202025th May 2022

As a green initiative, Solo Group can now offer printing on Seed paper. What is Seed Paper? Growing paper, also called seed paper, is a fantastic type of paper that consists of 2 thin layers with seeds in between. The seed paper can be composed of different types of seeds. The unique thing about personalised […]

Ricoh Pro7200sx installed

6th October 20196th April 2022

Solo are pleased to announce the installation of their new Ricoh C7200sx SRA3 digital printer. The C7200sx has the ability to print spot white on to metallic or holographic stock, giving fantastic effects. The Ricoh also has a long sheet feeder for four page landscape booklets. The below are the sort of effects that can […]

Mimaki CJV150-160 arrives

6th February 20196th April 2022

Solo have added a Mimaki CJV150-160 large format printer and cutter to its portfolio. The ability to print and cut in one pass will speed up operations for vinyl adhesive applications.