Eight Group, a print specialist headquartered in Nottingham, has completed a £1.2 million upgrade to its production facility, bringing high-end digital inkjet capabilities in-house for the first time.
The investment includes Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet KM-1e B2 digital inkjet press, reportedly the first of its kind installed in the UK, as well as the AccurioPress C12000e and a suite of print management software (AccurioPro Flux Premium and Dashboard). The new setup enables Eight Group to reduce outsourcing, with projected annual savings of £125,000.
This move is expected to open up new commercial avenues for the company beyond its core direct mail offering. It plans to expand into personalised packaging, retail print, and broader commercial applications. Bringing previously outsourced large-format, short-run work in-house will enhance production control, lead times, and margins.
The decision aligns with Eight Group’s sustainability commitments as a certified B Corp. The AccurioJet was chosen partly for its environmental credentials.
The upgrade establishes an entirely digital print line powered by Konica Minolta, positioning the company to scale operations and serve evolving client demands across multiple B2B sectors.
