About The Wide Format Company
Big Ideas. Wide Possibilities.
The Wide Format Company brings together professional scanning, printing, cutting and finishing technology in one place — helping you find the right kit for the way you actually work.
From large format scanners and printers to commercial production print, flatbed technology, digital cutting systems and workflow software, we work with established and emerging manufacturers to build practical solutions for print, signage, graphics, reprographics, packaging, archives and specialist production environments.
We like things large, wide and capable, but we don’t believe choosing the technology should be unnecessarily complicated. Our job is to make professional equipment easier to understand, easier to compare and much easier to buy, with straightforward advice from people who know what the kit can actually do.
Whether you’re upgrading one machine, bringing a process in-house or putting together a complete production workflow, we’ll help you work out what you need, what you don’t and what will genuinely make a difference.
Why work with us? Rollie has a few thoughts.
Specialist Knowledge
Practical knowledge across large format scanning, printing and finishing helps identify the right technology for each application.
Expert Advice
Straightforward guidance helps compare technologies, understand the options available and choose equipment with confidence.
Trusted Brands
Access professional technology from established and emerging manufacturers selected for quality, capability and innovation.
Solutions, Not Just Products
Look beyond individual machines to find solutions that work with your materials, applications and wider production workflow.
Application Focus
Start with what you want to achieve, then match the technology, features and configuration to the job.
Ongoing Support
Get knowledgeable support before, during and after your purchase to help keep your equipment working effectively.
Helping Your Business Grow
Explore technology that can expand production capability, bring more work in-house and open up new applications.
The Kit Behind the Big Ideas
From large format scanning and printing to commercial production print, flatbed technology, digital cutting and workflow software, we bring together the tools that turn ideas into finished work.
Whether you need to capture it, print it, cut it, finish it or keep the whole workflow moving, our range covers the technology behind professional print and production — with practical advice to help you choose what actually fits the job.
Large Format Scanning
Professional scanning solutions for technical drawings, maps, artwork, archives, photographs and oversized originals, with technology from established names including Contex and Colortrac.
Large Format & Flatbed Printing
Professional printing technology for signage, graphics, display, décor, rigid media and specialist applications, including Ntek UV flatbed printers and a growing range of large format print solutions.
Commercial & Production Printing
High-quality digital print systems for brochures, catalogues, booklets, marketing materials, short runs and commercial production, including the Fujifilm ApeosPro C Series.
Digital Cutting & Finishing
Professional AOL CNC cutting systems for packaging, graphics, textiles, foam, board, vinyl and specialist materials — helping you cut, crease, mark and finish more work in-house.
Big Ideas. Proper Know-How.
The Wide Format Company may be a new name, but we certainly didn’t start yesterday.
Behind the brand is a team with years of experience across professional scanning, imaging, wide format and production technology, working with manufacturers, resellers and end users throughout the UK.
We’ve taken that experience and given it a slightly different personality. Expect clear information, interesting technology, straightforward conversations and considerably less unnecessary jargon.
Whether you want to digitise a collection, improve a scanning workflow, expand your print capability, print directly onto rigid materials or bring digital cutting and finishing in-house, we’ll help you explore what’s possible and work out what actually makes sense for your business.
From Possibility to Production
Sometimes you know exactly what machine you need. Sometimes you just know what you want to achieve. Either way works for us.
We’ll help you look at the technology, the application and the workflow as a whole — then find a solution that fits what you do today and where you want to go next.
Big ideas. Practical advice. Technology that fits the job.
Meet The Wide Format Company Team
Behind every big idea, wide solution and piece of seriously capable kit is a team that knows how to make it all work. From technical know-how and troubleshooting to sales advice, product matching and practical support, we’re here to help you find the right solution without the jargon, hard sell or unnecessary fuss.
Four people, plenty of experience and one shared obsession with things that scan, print, cut and generally do clever stuff at scale.
Chris - The Tech Guru
The one who knows the numbers, finds the problem and usually knows how to fix it. From speeds, resolutions and specifications to software, colour and workflows, Chris gets into the detail and helps keep everything working as it should.
Martyn - The Sales Guru
The one who knows the market, understands the job and usually knows what will fit. From applications and budgets to product choices and production requirements, Martyn gets to the heart of what you need and helps match it with the right solution — without the hard sell.
Ethan — The Tech Specialist
The one who keeps things moving. Ethan works alongside Chris across technical support, setup and troubleshooting, helping turn problems into practical solutions and keeping the kit behaving as it should.
George — The Sales Specialist
The one who helps join the dots. George works alongside Martyn to support enquiries, product choices and customer requirements, helping make sure the right solution gets matched to the right job.
And Then There’s Rollie...
Meet Rollie — our resident roll of media, self-appointed celebrity and enthusiastic ambassador for all things large and wide.
He started life as a simple way to bring a little personality to The Wide Format Company and has since acquired merchandise, a PR team, an entourage and increasingly unrealistic expectations about dressing-room size.
Behind the ego, Rollie represents something important to us: professional technology does not have to feel dull, intimidating or buried under unnecessary jargon. We can talk seriously about scanners, printers, cutters and production workflows without taking ourselves too seriously.
So if you spot Rollie around the site, at an event or turning up somewhere he probably wasn’t invited, don’t worry - management is aware.
The Adventures of Rollie
There is, unfortunately, more to this story.
From his questionable celebrity lifestyle to an ever-growing cast of media-based friends, rivals and possible love interests, The Adventures of Rollie is where our mascot gets to cause trouble away from the serious business of helping you choose the right technology.
If you thought wide format was flat and boring, think again!
Let's bring your
big ideas to life!
Whether you are ready to buy or just exploring what options might best suit you, we're here to help you every step of the way