XG News... as it happens...

Production boosted further at XG

January 2012:

XG boosts production with the install of an additional Vutek 3.2m UV machine, further enhancing our service levels to all customers.

XG realises expansion plan

December 2011:

XG Group’s ongoing expansion plans were realised in December 2011 with the install of an additional 3.2m direct to textile digital printer and fixation plant.

This puts us right at the forefront of digital textile printing in the UK.

‘Holidays are coming’ Coca-Cola Christmas Truck

December 2011:

The Coca-Cola Christmas truck, star of the legendary Coca-Cola 'Holidays are Coming' TV advertisements, was brought to life over the Christmas period, bringing the Coca-Cola magic to over 3.6 million people, surprising them with festive cheer.

Over five weeks the truck travelled more than 3,000 miles, making over 30 stops in supermarkets and city centres, including Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol and London.

Branding of the truck was provided by XG Group.

Giant Replica Shirt for Harlequins Rugby Club

December 2011:

The Quins, currently at the top of the RFU Aviva Premiership League, asked XG Group to produce a 15m x 15m giant replica shirt for The Big Game against Saracens in December 2011.

The sell-out match was watched by a recording-breaking 82,00 crowd at Twickenham stadium.

XG produce promotional decals for Johnnie Walker campaign

October 2011:

XG are pleased to have produced the car decals used in the recent video supporting Johnnie Walker’s latest Responsible Drinking campaign.

Bradley Smith #38 – Takes 2nd place at Silverstone

June 2011:

Congratulations to Bradley Smith for taking 2nd at the British Round of Moto GP.

After starting from a less favorable position on the grid, Bradley fought his way to 2nd position and was steadily catching Stefan Bradl in treacherous wet conditions.

Well done Bradley...

	Johnson's Baby Feather Flags

Feather Flag range

April 2011:

XG’s Feather Flag range has taken the UK event industry by storm.

We offer a full range of flags and flag bundles with probably the best flags and flag hardware available in the UK!

The flags are proudly produced in the UK by ourselves and we offer fantastic trade pricing.

>Click here for more details

	Bradley Smith's Ibiza sponsor livery.

Bradley Smith #38 – Sponsored Vehicle wrap

XG were commissioned to carry out a sponsors’ liveried road car wrap for Bradley Smith #38, Britain’s current Moto 2 superstar.

We are proud to be called upon for this task and wish Bradley all the best of luck for the 2011 season.

XG roll out 2011 Expansion plans

XG roll out further investment in digital textile production and finishing, putting us at the forefront of the digital textile arena in the UK.

The investment plans include a new 3.2m x 12.5m super wide optical laser cutting line to further enhance our in-house finishing capability.

Additional finishing and workflow processes are also imminent and are looking to be installed before the summer 2011.

XG add 3rd Vutek QS UV Superwide

Sept 2010:

With an increase in demand, XG has installed an additional Vutek QS UV Superwide to service our existing and growing client base.

This will be the third Vutek Superwide in as many years.

Leaders in sustainable fabric printing

June 2010:

XG now print as standard onto 20% recycled fabrics with water-based dye-sublimation inks, making this one of the most sustainable solutions available in the UK. All production and finishing is done in-house by our team of experts.

We believe that a sustainable approach is the future in events, as many brands are becoming more aware of their green credentials.

Find out more about XG’s comprehensive range of fabric flags, feather flags, hop ups, modular tension fabric displays, backdrops, drapes,  back lit fabric displays and pop up shelters.

XG brand Lostprophets concert for ‘The Valleys Homecoming’

January 2010:

Welsh band Lostprophets kicked off a series of flagship events with a concert to launch the high profile ‘The Valleys – Heart and Soul Campaign’. The ‘Valleys Homecoming’ initiative saw the band perform at a private gig at Hawthorn High School, Pontypridd, where they sang their brand new single – aptly titled ‘Where We Belong.’

The campaign is aimed at generating more awareness of the region and to let people know what it is that makes the Valleys so special. XG were commissioned to brand the campaign with large format banners, pop ups and feather flags.

XG brand Brawn’s F1 championship
parade with feather flags

November 2009:

The team which brought Formula 1 glory to Brackley celebrated publicly when they travelled through the town of Brackley on open top buses yesterday.

To mark this achievement, the parade made its way through the crowd-filled streets lined with feather flags of congratulation, produced by XG Group.

Ross Brawn said it had been an incredible year for the team, winning both world championships after the team's future was thrown into doubt by the withdrawal of Honda last December. He added: "After all the difficult times that we went through over the winter it is a testament to the team's commitment and talent. With the Formula 1 season now having reached its conclusion, we are delighted to be able to return to Brackley and celebrate with the people of Northamptonshire."

A huge congratulations to all at Brawn GP from XG.

XG become 3M approved Vehicle Wrappers

September 2009:

XG are pleased to announce that we are now 3M approved Vehicle Wrappers. As certified specialists with full in-house production and fitting capability, we are able to produce and apply 3M vehicle graphics. XG can deliver solutions from a one-off vehicle to large fleets.

XG Branded Scalextric Jaguar XKR

May 2009:

Every boy's dream is to have their own racing car, and every boy loves Scalextric. You can now purchase an Apex Jaguar XKR that carries the XG branding…..

XG go green with eco-friendly banners

April 2009:

As part of XG’s commitment to the environment, we are pleased to add biodegradable BIOflex banners to our diverse product portfolio. Without any compromise on quality, the environmentally friendly, non-toxic BIOflex PVC can vanish in landfill conditions within 3 to 5 years.

	Pic shown is image with white ink printed onto a black substrate.

XG – Experts in white ink printing

March 2009:

XG’s ability to print white ink to a very high resolution positions us well above the industry standard. This niche area of expertise is in increasingly high demand, to the extent that we are currently printing white ink direct to roll media or substrate on a daily basis.

CBT Mustang Heads To Britcar

January 2009:

Stuart Scott has announced that his 2009 weapon-of-choice, a Ford Mustang GT4, is ready to roll and will see action in this year's Britcar Production Championship.

XG have brought the Ford Mustang to life with the design and implementation of the livery, having previously implemented the liveries for Stuart's various other race cars including the Jaguar XKR.

Coulthard gets a new livery for his last Grand Prix in Brazil

October 2008:

David Coulthard’s 246th and last race as an F1 driver sees him racing his Red Bull car in Brazil, adorned with a bespoke livery to promote the spinal injury charity “Wings for Life”.

XG Group have been heavily involved with the implementation of this special project by providing a range of disciplines and services including: design management & support, supply of specially manufactured wrapping vinyl to match the charities’ Pantone colour as well as livery graphic production and the provision of our fitting team to wrap the car and apply the livery graphics on the ground in Brazil.

Good luck for the future D.C. from all at XG.

XG's Expansion is now complete

October 2008:

Our new production facility, adjacent to our existing main building is now fully operational giving us an additional 5000 square feet of work space. 

2 Additional Superwide Printers on the way

August 2008:

Over the next 3 months, 2 new superwide printers will be installed at XG. One 3.2 machine, our second Vutek installation in 18 months, and a 2.5m machine which will further extend our capability in printing to both rigid and flexible medias.

XG Expands Production Facility

July 2008:

August 2008 sees the commencement of a major expansion programme to create an entire new production facility adjacent to our existing main building in Brackley. Work has started on a high specification fit out of the unit to give us nearly 5000 square feet of additional work space. We should be fully operational in this second building from early September.

Additional Laminator on its way

July 2008:

In line with our policy to constantly improve and add to our production capability, an additional 2 metre wide laminator, the widest available, will be installed in August. This will enable us to mount and laminate larger panels than previously possible.

Vutek Printer installed

June 2007:

Our new Vutek QS Series printer is now up and running. Vutek are widely acknowledged as leaders in the field of super wide printers, and this latest offering is a World beater! We can offer truly stunning print quality to a massive range of flexible and rigid media, from simple poster paper, to materials such as aluminium composite and a wide variety of plastics. The additional capability to print with white ink enables us to open up some very interesting design ideas utilising clear or dark substrates. The reliability and speed of this machine will enable us to meet your most demanding deadlines.

Flatbed Finishing Table adds Capability

May 2007:

Just installed, our new 2m x 3m automated finishing table has already revolutionised our finishing department. Equipped with camera registration to accurately locate a printed image, the multiple cutting heads enable it to cut a wide range of materials from thin, delicate materials such as paper and self adhesive vinyl up to thick panels of MDF.