The Giant 250 automatic Die-Cutter from Young Shin will make short work of POS displays and printed die cuts
On a recent investment run, Linney has chosen a Young Shin Giant 250 automatic die-cutter to enhance its die-cutting capabilities and increase capacity following several major contract wins and anticipated growth in the display/POS market.
Linney is a sixth-generation, family-owned UK marketing services group that combines creative, digital, print, packaging, display and fulfilment services. The business traces its origins to a bookshop started in 1851 and today operates a large “supersite” print and fulfilment complex in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, plus other sites.
Linney wanted a high-spec die-cutter designed to handle the toughest production challenges, including a make-ready table, stripping section, EZ Feeder, lead edge removal and stripping waste conveyor; all supported with the e-won dial-in diagnostics software. The machine was installed by an expert team from Friedheim International, who will also support Linney with after-sales care, spare parts and engineering support. The machine will run on two 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day.
With the install finalised in October 2025, the Young Shin Giant flatbed die-cutter series is designed for high-volume production and incorporates an array of integrated systems intended to improve operational efficiency. Linney has also recently installed a Barberán HS Series printer, which is why they chose the Young Shin die-cutter to accurately convert the printed sheets.
‘It was a pleasure to spend time with the Linney team in France,’ explains Robert Jess, Corrugated Division for Friedheim. After seeing a machine run in a live production environment, the decision was an easy one for Linney, explains Jean-Paul Wheater, Linney. ‘We were extremely impressed with the machine’s performance, cutting and creasing accuracy, and build quality. It’s also important for us to have a supplier whom we can trust and have the infrastructure to support us at any time of the day or night.’
The Giant 250 has a maximum sheet size of 2500mm (W) x 1700mm (L) and can run at 2000 sph (sheets per hour). Job changes are quick and efficient using the precise centreline system. The EZ feeder is a top-feeding suction feeder, which can be retracted at the touch of a button to feed trickier substrates such as self-adhesive vinyl and other materials.
