What Vivid Laminating does

Vivid Laminating Technologies Limited is a UK-headquartered designer and manufacturer of print finishing equipment, founded in 1986 and operated from Matrix House in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. The company builds a broad hardware portfolio organized around digital die-cutting (VeloBlade Nexus for thick substrates up to 25mm and VeloBlade Volta for packaging up to 10mm), an all-in-one finishing platform (Razar 1070+, combining cutting, creasing, perforating, taping and raised spot UV in one workflow), wide-format laminating (Easymount and Matrix ranges from 650mm to 2100mm), creasing and perforating (Magnum line with Sniper Technology), pouch and encapsulation laminators (Peak and Linea), and the Trimfast range of trimmers, guillotines, and vertical cutting systems. Underlying technology is anchored in patented mechanisms (VeloTaper automated taping, Sniper crease positioning, Easymount Air pneumatic roller pressure, Razar raised-spot-UV print technology), the ZipCore in-house control software for VeloBlade systems, and add-on modules (VeloTaper, Veloton, VeloBlade Flow Runner, Omni-Flow Deep Pile Feeder, VeloBlade Weeder) that automate and expand base-system capability. Recurring revenue is generated through BOSS-branded consumables (laminating pouches, OPP and pressure-sensitive films, self-adhesive vinyls, foils) plus service, training, parts, and accessories.

Vivid sells through direct enterprise sales with showroom demonstrations, a verified global partner network of resellers and distributors that the UK HQ supports with training and leads, and the Vivid-Swift e-commerce storefront for consumables. Go-to-market is event-driven at major industry trade shows (FESPA, Label Expo, Drupa, The Print Show & Sign Show, Advanced Engineering, PacPrint). Customers include commercial printers, sign and display producers, packaging converters, and in-house print operations; named reference customers span Royal Mail, BBC, British Airways, De Beers, GCHQ, IKEA, Next, and McLaren Racing, alongside mid-market print houses such as Jadan Press, Swiftprint, Twenty10 Digital, DDL Group, and MX Display. The company is privately held (Company No. 02063018, England and Wales), with Managing Director Martin Evans and Technical Director Gavin Ward, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and an active multi-year cadence of product launches, awards (Pinnacle InterTech 2022, Pinnacle 2025, EDP, IPIA, BAPC Supplier of the Year 2024), and trade-show presence stretching into 2026.

Name

Vivid Laminating

Legal name

Vivid Laminating Technologies

Website

https://vivid-online.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vivid Laminating is a UK-based manufacturer of print finishing equipment, including digital die-cutters, wide-format laminators, creasing systems, and the proprietary Razar all-in-one finisher, serving commercial printers, sign-makers, and packaging converters globally through direct sales and a verified partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Print Finishing Equipment

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paperboard Laminating & Coating (Extrusion/Film/Metallized) (IMAMAFAL)

Keywords

• Print finishing equipment
• Laminating machines
• Digital die cutting
• Wide format laminators
• Creasing perforating systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashby De La Zouch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of print finishing equipment including digital cutters (VeloBlade, Razar), laminators (Easymount, Matrix, Linea, Peak), and finishing systems (Magnum). Equipment ranges from entry-level desktop units to advanced automated industrial systems.
2. Consumables: Ongoing sales of consumable materials including laminating films (OPP, polymeric, pressure sensitive), foils, pouches, adhesive films, vinyls, and specialty materials under the BOSS brand.
3. Service and Support: Technical support, training, and service offerings. Creative solutions experts and service engineers available for support and guidance.
4. Parts and Accessories: Sales of replacement parts, tool cartridges, blades, and accessories for the equipment range including Trimfast tools, Magnum attachments, and VeloBlade accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vivid Laminating is a UK-based manufacturer of print finishing equipment, designing and producing digital die-cutting systems (VeloBlade Nexus and Volta), wide-format and single-sided laminators (Easymount, Matrix), creasing and perforating systems (Magnum), pouch and roll-fed encapsulation laminators (Peak, Linea), trimming and cutting systems (Trimfast), and an all-in-one finishing system combining spot UV with cutting (Razar). The company also supplies proprietary consumables under the BOSS brand (laminating films, pouches, foils, vinyls) and ships the ZipCore control software bundled with its cutting systems. Customers are commercial printers, signage producers, packaging converters, and in-house print operations across more than 30 countries.

Product overview

Vivid Laminating is a UK-based manufacturer of print finishing equipment with a diverse portfolio of hardware systems and consumables. The product ecosystem centers on digital die-cutting (VeloBlade Nexus and VeloBlade Volta), all-in-one finishing (Razar 1070+), and wide-format laminating (Easymount and Matrix series). Supporting systems include Magnum creasing/perforating, Peak and Linea pouch/encapsulation laminators, and Trimfast cutting solutions. Proprietary software includes ZipCore for the VeloBlade range. Patented innovations like VeloTaper (taping system) and Veloton enhance the cutting platforms. Products are distributed globally through a verified partner network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VeloBlade: Digital die-cutting systems available in Volta (2-10mm cut depth) and Nexus (up to 25mm cut depth) ranges for wide-format cutting, creasing, and perforating.
• Razar
• VeloTaper
• Veloton
• ZipCore
• Matrix
• Easymount
• Magnum
• Trimfast
• Peak
• Linea
• BOSS

Products and services

• VeloBlade Nexus digital die-cutting systems Range of wide-format flatbed digital die-cutting systems operating with substrates up to 25mm thickness from sizes 1800mm x 1600mm, compatible with VeloTaper and Veloton patented solutions, for commercial printers and packaging converters.
• VeloBlade Volta digital cutting tables Digital cutting tables available in 2mm and up to 10mm cut depths assembled from high-quality durable parts, used for luxury packaging, labels, stationery and related applications.
• Razar 1070+ all-in-one finishing system with raised spot UV World's first all-in-one finishing system integrating cutting, creasing, perforating, taping, and raised spot UV in a single workflow, UK-designed with patented technology incorporating Xaar print heads and CCD registration.
• VeloTaper Taping System Pinnacle InterTech award-winning patented fully automated flatbed taping system that applies double-sided tape up to 22mm width onto media and substrates automatically in one pass, compatible with VeloBlade Volta+ models.
• Matrix single-sided laminating, foiling and special effects systems Series including Matrix MX-370 (SRA3), Matrix MX-530 (SRA2), Matrix Duo MD-450, Matrix MX-370P (pneumatic with digital foiling), and Matrix MX-370MP (metallic foiling and spot UV effects), all with anti-curl technology for business cards, menus, book covers and brochures.
• Easymount wide-format laminating systems Wide-format laminating systems with patented pneumatic air pressure controls (Easymount Air) including hot, cold, and air-assisted models ranging from 650mm to 2100mm width, serving applications from sign mounting to vehicle wraps.
• Peak Pouch Laminators Series of pouch laminators for professional finishes from ID size up to A3, including Peak Educator PE-332/PE-452, Peak Instant PI-320, Peak Professional PP-260/PP-330/PP-450, and Peak High Speed PHS-330/PHS-450.
• Linea Roll-Fed Encapsulation Laminators Roll-fed encapsulation laminators available in DH-360 (desktop), DH-460, DH-650, and DH-1100 sizes from A3 to A0 for continuous-run encapsulation.
• Magnum creasing, perforating, cutting, folding and binding systems Family including Magnum MC-35, MC-35M, MC-35A, MCC-35, MCC-35ASP, MC-35AS+MKF (up to 100 sheets/min), MCB-35 comb binding, and Magnum iBind A Series binding systems, all featuring patented Sniper Technology for accurate crease positioning.
• Trimfast Trimming, Board Cutting, Guillotine, Ream Cutting and A-Frame Systems Range of trimmers, board cutters, guillotines, ream cutters, and A-Frame vertical multi-substrate cutting systems (165cm, 210cm, 250cm heights) manufactured in the UK to cut paper, film, foil, PVC, foam board, acrylic, aluminum composite panels, and MDF.
• Easycoat Gluing System Gluing system that creates thick substrates by adding an adhesive layer for luxury book covers and high quality business cards.
• BOSS brand laminating consumables (pouches, films, foils, vinyls) Premium laminating pouches, encapsulating films, OPP films (including anti-scratch matt, biodegradable, glitter, soft touch), self-adhesive vinyls (3-7 year), pressure sensitive films, Aqua Aura specialty foils, and anti-bacterial films, sold through Vivid-Swift e-commerce and distributors.
• ZipCore control software In-built user-friendly software giving complete control over VeloBlade digital cutting systems with precise 0.01mm cut depth alterations; the Zip Core Packaging Suite extends this to an integrated design solution for packaging production.
• VeloBlade Weeder automated vinyl weeding system Automated vinyl weeding system designed exclusively for the VeloBlade Volta range, separating excess vinyl from cut-out graphics while collecting waste on a take-up roll.
• Veloton digital cutting innovation Innovation available on VeloBlade Nexus providing additional precision and versatility in digital cutting operations, won the Sign Industry Award 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced 4+ hour cutting times to fractions of the time on Magnum systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fujifilm BI AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership announced at PacPrint Sydney 2025. Vivid partnered with Fujifilm BI Australia to expand market presence in the Australian region.
• FierycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership to automate job workflows and print finishing. Fiery integration enables seamless connection between Fiery-powered printers and Vivid finishing systems.
• FujifilmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration video partnership and joint open house events including FujiFilm UK Print & Pack Christmas Open House.
• SOS and GMGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint open house event 'The Three Card Trick' with SOS and GMG for customer engagement and demonstration events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Horizon (Horizon International): Japanese manufacturer of bindery and print finishing equipment including perfect binders, trimmers, folders, and stackers. Horizon's product range overlaps with Vivid's Magnum binding and Trimfast cutting lines for commercial print and in-house finishing operations.
• Duplo International: UK-headquartered manufacturer of print finishing equipment including folders, creasers, binders, and booklet-makers. Duplo's creasing and folding products overlap with Vivid's Magnum range in the commercial print finishing segment, targeting similar in-house finishing customers.
• Summa NV: Belgian manufacturer of cutting plotters and digital flatbed cutting systems used by sign makers, graphic producers, and packaging converters. Summa's flatbed cutters overlap directly with Vivid's VeloBlade portfolio in the signage and short-run packaging segments.
• Roland DG Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of wide-format printers, printer/cutters, and UV flatbed devices serving signage, graphics, and print providers. Roland's integrated print-and-cut solutions overlap with Vivid's Easymount laminators and VeloBlade cutters across commercial print and display finishing applications.
• Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. Japanese maker of inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and UV-LED flatbeds for signage, apparel, and industrial printing. Mimaki's cutting plotter line and finishing peripherals compete with Vivid's offerings for wide-format and signage producers.
• Scodix Ltd. Israeli manufacturer of digital enhancement presses for spot UV, foil, and dimensional embellishment on printed sheets. Scodix's digital enhancement technology overlaps directly with Vivid's Razar 1070+ raised spot UV capability in the premium commercial print market.
• MGI Digital Technology: French manufacturer of digital printing and finishing equipment, including digital foiling, spot UV, and hot-melt systems. MGI's JetVarnish and iFOIL solutions compete with Vivid's Matrix metallic foil and Razar spot UV offerings for commercial printers and packaging converters.
• Zünd Systemtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of modular digital cutting systems and flatbed cutters targeting signage, packaging, and print finishing customers. Zünd's cutting tables compete head-to-head with Vivid's VeloBlade Nexus and Volta ranges in wide-format digital die-cutting, serving the same printer and converter customer base.
• Esko (Kongsberg): Esko, part of Danaher, produces Kongsberg digital cutting tables widely used in packaging and display production. Kongsberg systems directly compete with VeloBlade in corrugated, folding carton, and rigid substrate cutting for commercial printers and packaging converters.

Broad incumbents

• HP Inc. Global broad-line printing equipment manufacturer whose Indigo and PageWide production presses increasingly bundle finishing workflows. As a much larger incumbent, HP offers overlapping finishing-adjacent capabilities and integrated print-to-finish solutions that compete broadly with standalone finishing equipment suppliers like Vivid.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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