Soyang Europe Install The Veloblade Nexus 25x16 From Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd at Hampshire Flag Company
Waterlooville, Hampshire – March 2026 – Hampshire Flag Company has announced a strategic partnership with Soyang Europe to integrate the Veloblade Nexus 25x16 into their manufacturing operations.
Facilitated by Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd, this collaboration brings advanced automation and unparalleled precision to the fabric cutting process.
The partnership addresses the urgent industry need for streamlined, efficient production methods while firmly positioning the involved companies at the forefront of modern textile manufacturing.
The system delivers fast, accurate, and highly precise fabric cutting, featuring an automatic tool change and a seamless software link.
By printing with HP latex and utilising software powered by Onyx Graphics, Inc., the entire process connects directly to the Veloblade Nexus.
This end-to-end workflow not only increases overall productivity but also champions sustainable manufacturing practices by strictly minimising material excess and reducing energy consumption throughout the production cycle.
This forward-thinking approach is a significant evolution from the company's humble origins, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to adapting and innovating within a competitive market.
A representative for the company stated, “Founded in 1981, HFC began in a small home garage in Waterlooville, Hampshire. Here, our founder Roy Carr started manufacturing bunting by hand. Realising the potential of his idea he decided to start producing hand painted banners before then moving onto hand sewn flags.”
The successful deployment of this cutting-edge technology was made possible through the collaborative efforts of industry professionals Mark Allibone and Mitch Anstey.
Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd played a critical role in facilitating this technological advancement, ensuring that the hardware and software solutions met the rigorous demands of modern, ethical manufacturing.
By investing in state-of-the-art machinery like the Veloblade Nexus, Hampshire Flag Company and its partners are setting a new standard for the industry.
The move underscores a vital shift towards automated solutions that respect both the environment and the human workforce, eliminating highly repetitive manual tasks while dramatically improving product quality and operational resilience.
About Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd
Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd Is a leading innovator in the print finishing industry, renowned for developing award-winning inventions and patented solutions.
The company provides forward-thinking, automated technology designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability for businesses worldwide. T
hrough strategic partnerships and a commitment to engineering excellence, Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd empowers manufacturers to modernize their operations and achieve superior production capabilities
About Soyang:
Soyang Europe is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media and surface coverings for the multiple industries including sign & display, design, marketing, construction and décor.
Located in Altham, Lancashire, the company utilises a warehouse that holds stock of in excess of 1.3 million sq metres of material to distribute premium European and American manufactured products alongside a variety of innovative substrates produced by its high end Far Eastern partners, on a next day service.
In parallel, sister company Soyang Hardware is a supplier of leading edge wide- and superwide-format print production hardware solutions from many of the industry’s biggest and best-known printer brands including Fujifilm, Ricoh, Mimaki and Jetrix.
