Omran Anwar, Joint MD, SOS (L) with Eddie Tucker, MD, Liyu England (R)
Service Offset Supplies Appointed as Premier UK reseller for Liyu Large Format Printing machines
SOS is proud to announce its appointment as Premier UK Reseller for the Liyu range of large format printing machines. This new partnership marks a significant step forward for SOS and its customers, expanding the company’s large format product portfolio and combining the company’s renowned technical expertise with Liyu’s high-performance printing technology.
Liyu is the fastest growing global name in industrial large format printing equipment, with a growing reputation for reliability and exceptional print quality. Manufactured with advanced precision engineering and incorporating the latest automation technology, Liyu printers deliver outstanding results at impressive speeds and use the latest print heads from Ricoh and others, meeting the demands of today’s signage, display, and graphics producers. Unlike its competitors – including well known names in this market – Liyu undertakes its own R&D, and manufactures every component. There are already around 50 UK installations of Liyu machines.
SOS will be offering the full line-up of Liyu high speed industrial large format solutions, including:
- Liyu Flatbed – the Platinum KCXL, KCXL+ and KC models are true flatbed UV printers designed for versatility and precision, ideal for rigid substrates and a wide range of materials up to 3050mm wide.
- Liyu Hybrid – including the state-of-the art Signature series, Platinum Q3XL and EQ3 models, each offering seamless switching between roll and rigid media, perfect for flexible production environments, The range includes specialist machines for packaging.
- Liyu Roll-to-Roll – high-speed printers such as the Platinum QR3, QR5 and PCT built for continuous operation in widths up to 5.3 metres, delivering premium results for banners, and vinyls.
A Partnership Built on Service and Support
As the official UK distributor, SOS will provide full sales, installation, and aftersales support, backed by Liyu England’s experienced engineering and service team. Customers can expect comprehensive training and access to genuine Liyu parts and consumables, ensuring maximum uptime and return on investment.
“We’re delighted to help grow the Liyu brand in the UK,” said Omran Anwar, Joint MD at SOS. “It’s also about offering a growth path for our customers on their journey into the large format market. We already have a high profile as a supplier of Roland print/cut machines and Epson proofers, and we feel the addition of the bigger Liyu machinery completes our large format offering and offers customers a truly compelling choice.”
Liyu England MD Eddie Tucker: “We feel we have found the perfect partners in SOS and look forward to a long and productive relationship.”
The new SOS/Liyu collaboration has got off to a flying start with sales including the the flagship Signature UV hybrid printer, featuring embedded neon inks, to a UK customer. Details will be available when the installation is complete.
About Service Offset Supplies (SOS)
SOS has its headquarters in Loughton, Essex. In 2022 SOS celebrated 50 years of partnership and service to the UK printing industry. It offers a huge range of day-to-day supplies and an impressive portfolio of capital equipment with some unique and market-leading products. These include wide format printers from Roland DG, Fuji and Epson, and production digital presses from Kodak, Konica and Fuji. For the litho market, SOS supply a range of CTP systems from Cron, Lüscher, Screen and Kodak covering thermal, UV and flexo – plus a wide choice of plates and associated software. SOS provides an unbroken chain of services and products from prepress, workflow solutions and colour accurate proofs. SOS prides itself on being experts in colour, and is one of only a select few companies qualified to issue FOGRA certification in the UK.
About Liyu
Founded in 1993 as a computer equipment manufacturer, Liyu quickly built a strong reputation for engineering excellence and technological innovation. Drawing on its expertise in precision manufacturing, the company became the first Chinese producer of plotters with all components designed and built entirely in-house.
In 2004, Liyu expanded into the large format printer market, becoming one of the first manufacturers in China to design and produce complete printing systems under one roof. Today, Liyu manufactures more than 1,800 printers each year, supplying customers around the world with high-performance, reliable printing solutions.
To support its growing international presence, Liyu International was established to promote the Liyu brand in premium global markets. The organisation now coordinates an extensive network of distributors across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, ensuring consistent quality, service, and technical expertise.
With showrooms in the UK, Germany Italy and Turkey, Liyu International provides rapid administrative and technical support to its partners, helping distributors deliver outstanding aftersales service and maintain the brand’s strong reputation in their local markets.
Liyu England is based in Ormskirk, north of Liverpool.
