Victory Signs has become the first company in the UK to invest in a Mimaki JFX500-2131 from YPS. The deal was struck at North Print and Pack and will allow Victory Signs to expand into areas such as shop fascias.

"Investing in the JFX500-2131 means we can keep production of larger display boards in house, and the ability to print direct to the media avoids transfer and other multiple-stage processes that can introduce liabilities," comments Neil Wood, manager, Victory Signs. "It's a real step up for our business, and for what we'll be able to do for our customers."

"The personal support we have received from Garry Brown and the whole YPS team was the clincher," Wood continues. "Once we'd decided to invest in the JFX500-2131 there was no question where we would buy it from – it was always going to be YPS."

"Seeing this flagship machine driving a key customer's business forward is the perfect capitalisation on a buoyant 2013 for YPS so far," adds Garry Brown, managing director, YPS. "It's proof indeed that service, support and true commercial understanding are key to solid business – and we look forward to developing that value with new and existing customers alike."