Rapidity Boosts Finishing Efficiency And Production Flexibility With The Veloblade Volta 69+ From Vivid Laminating
London, UK – April 8th 2026 – Rapidity, a leading London-based print and communications company, today announced the successful integration of the VeloBlade Volta 69+ and VeloTaper Taping System from Vivid into its production lines.
This strategic investment marks a significant step forward in digital cutting, empowering the company to overcome traditional production bottlenecks, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable, high-quality packaging and print solutions.
As the print industry faces increasing demands for rapid turnaround times and custom packaging, relying on conventional, labour-intensive die-cutting systems presents a substantial challenge.
Previously, Rapidity utilised B1 Crosland and Heidelberg Windmill systems, which delivered consistent results but required specialist knowledge.
This limited operation to merely two trained staff members and necessitated new, costly tooling for each job.
Such constraints hinder agility and generate unnecessary physical waste, particularly during short runs and bespoke projects.
The system's intuitive design allows five team members to confidently manage operations. Distributing the workload more efficiently across the team frees up experienced personnel to focus on other critical areas of production, streamlining the entire finishing process.
The immediate impact on productivity and cost-effectiveness enables rapid prototyping, allowing designs to be thoroughly tested and approved before committing to full production.
Ben Manning, Production Director at Rapidity, noted the profound shift in daily operations. "The VeloBlade has made a huge difference to the way we work. It’s much easier to use, it’s sped up turnaround times, and it’s given us far more flexibility across the team," Manning stated.
The successful implementation was driven by a strong partnership with Vivid, a company chosen for its proven track record of support and focus on streamlining user processes.
Manning added, "Vivid have always had a great relationship with us and went out of their way to make everything work. From installation and training to the aftercare and support, it was the right company and the right system for us."
About Rapidity
Founded in 1986, Rapidity is a London-based print and communications company dedicated to delivering high-quality packaging, print, and display solutions.
Driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainable practices, Rapidity continually invests in advanced technology to provide exceptional service, efficiency, and flexibility for its diverse client base.
About Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd
Based in Leicester, UK,Vivid Laminating Technologiesis a leader in print finishing solutions, offering a wide range of innovative and eco-friendly laminators, foiling systems, and cutting-edge digital die-cutting machines.
Known for products like the Veloblade system, Vivid is committed to driving sustainability and excellence across the print and finishing industry..
We continuously create new ideas and solutions that exceed expectations with our intellectual property, making life easier for our customers and partners..
Renowned for sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Vivid delivers precision-engineered solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern businesses.
