ARC UK expands large format capabilities with Zünd cutter investment

The investment marks the latest milestone in ARC UK’s ongoing mission to deliver world-class print, signage, and design solutions. The new cutter enhances the company’s capacity to handle a growing volume of large-format print jobs, particularly in banner printing and soft signage.

ARC UK is part of the global ARC network, which operates more than 140 service and production centres worldwide, supporting over 65,000 customers across 10,000+ locations. With operational centres in Kent, ARC UK provides comprehensive services ranging from design and print to signage and document scanning.
Ross Snell, Head of Operations EMEA at ARC Technologies UK said “Our business has grown significantly in the large-format sector over the past six years. This investment in the Zünd G3 3XL-2500 cutter supports that growth by enabling us to produce high-quality, bespoke finishes at greater speed and scale.”

While ARC already had a Zünd G3 L-2500 cutter for small-format applications, the increase in demand for large-format textile-based signage meant a larger bed size was essential.
Ross said, “Our existing cutter has served us well, but we needed the flexibility and capacity to finish bigger jobs efficiently, The 3XL-2500 gives us exactly that and the ability to interchange tools between both cutters gives us the on-hand flexibility required to meet tight deadlines and diverse customer needs.”
ARC’s longstanding relationship with Zünd also factored into the decision. Ross said “Having first invested in Zünd technology in 2018, we were already familiar with the reliability, quality, and support the brand offers. We also use numerous Zünd cutters across our US operations, they are truly best-in-class.”

The additional capacity has allowed ARC UK to dedicate its original Zünd cutter to sustainable production, particularly for display stands and point-of-sale materials made from Xanita board, a lightweight, fully recyclable substrate supplied by Antalis.
Ross said “Our focus on bespoke, sustainable solutions has really taken off. So much so, we have created a dedicated customer experience room to showcase our capabilities using Xanita. This is a powerful way to inspire clients and encourage them to think creatively and sustainably about their own projects.”
 

ARC is also innovating in other areas, including magnetic soft box displays and interchangeable graphics using its increasingly popular Mag-Wall concept, a flexible solution for clients who need to refresh campaign messaging without replacing entire displays.

Despite its global scale, ARC prides itself on a ‘global but local’ approach – delivering personalised service backed by the resources of a global infrastructure. Ross said “We are proud to work with some of the world’s most recognisable brands – from Adidas and Accenture to PwC and Shell. It is our local teams and customer-first mindset that keep clients coming back.”

With the addition of the new Zünd cutter, ARC UK is well-positioned to support the evolving needs of customers across the UK and Europe. The investment underscores ARC’s commitment to quality, efficiency, sustainability and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in wide-format print.