Family run large format print specialist The Big Display Company has revealed how its recent investment in an HP Stitch S1000 fabric and textile dye sublimation printer has allowed the company to significantly improve production and take on new work from high profile clients including a leading events production company.



Based in Slough, The Big Display Company provides a range of services to customers, spanning large format print, POS, fabrics and short run promotional packaging. Vince Murphy leads the business as Managing Director, with his sons Jack and Joe serving as Marketing Director and Sales Director, respectively.

Having traditionally focused on trophies and awards, the company diversified into large format printing 20 years ago, starting out with services such as banners and stickers for events before moving into trade work. Print now forms a major part of The Big Display Company’s services, with HP having supported the company with its evolution over the years.

Key purchases along the way included an HP Latex 3600 and an HP Latex R-Series, with these machines helping shape its offering. However, its route to success was not an easy one, with a major flood in 2024 destroying almost all its print production equipment. Thankfully, HP was on hand to replace all the damaged machinery, allowing the company to quickly get back up and running.



With a keen eye on the future and building for further success, The Big Display Company recently took delivery of another HP machine in the form of the HP Stitch S1000. The new device was installed in April of this year – by approved HP partner Papergraphics – with Marketing Director Jack saying it has taken the business to the next level and allowed it to move into the events sector.

“We are now printing our normal fabrics at a much higher capacity including flags, display polyester, and stretch fabrics, as well as a range of new paper transfer products including polyester Lycra, polyester based canvas and backlit fabrics. We are working with customers on a wide range of exciting applications,” Jack said.

Running at a top speed of 220sq m/hr in two pass mode, the HP Stitch S1000 can print media up to 3.2m wide, opening the door to all manner of projects. Running with 10L ink cartridges, the machine offers native printhead resolution of 1200dpi and features a ‘Drop & Dry’ print zone dryer to deliver sharp and stunning results on each application.

Such has been the impact of the new machine that The Big Display Company has been able to ramp up its production. With the printer now running unattended overnight, the company can take on high running jobs and widen its customer base, as well as enhance its offering for existing clients.

One of The Big Display Company’s largest customers is a leading event production company, working in film and television. Since taking on the new HP machine, the client has reported a marked improvement in both the quality and stability of printed materials.

“They're able to ask us to meet even the shortest deadlines with complete confidence,” Jack said. “On a regular basis, we're printing hundreds of square metres within a working day for them, without interrupting the rest of our production department.

“We’re delighted with the new machine. We have just gone live with our new website to allow us to make the most of the HP printer. It includes a full integration with our MIQ system printiQ which streamlines the more straightforward jobs, enabling us to focus on the more complex projects that come in.”

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