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Acquire Machinery, Vehicles And Packaging Equipment Without Interrupting The Business

Running a printing or packaging business requires constant access to high-quality equipment. From digital presses and wide-format printers to packaging lines, finishing machinery, and delivery vehicles, assets sit at the heart of every operation. Yet these assets are costly, with presses alone often costing hundreds of thousands of pounds.

For many firms, paying for this equipment outright is unrealistic. Tying up cash in machinery leaves little to cover wages, materials, rent, and utilities. This is where printing & packaging asset finance comes in. By spreading the cost of key investments over time, businesses can access the equipment they need while preserving working capital for day-to-day operations.

Why Asset Finance Matters in Printing & Packaging

The printing and packaging sector faces unique financial pressures that make asset finance a critical tool:
  • High Capital Costs – Presses, lines, and vehicles demand significant upfront investment.
  • Fast-Paced Innovation – Digitalisation and automation mean firms must reinvest regularly.
    Thin Margins – Competition keeps profits tight, reducing spare cash reserves.
  • Sustainability Demands – Eco-friendly machinery is essential but expensive.
    Cashflow Gaps – Clients in retail, publishing, and manufacturing often pay on long terms.
Asset finance provides a practical solution by allowing businesses to acquire equipment without destabilising cashflow.

Types of Asset Finance for Printing & Packaging

Hire Purchase

Spread the cost of machinery with monthly instalments, leading to ownership at the end of the agreement.

Finance Lease

Pay regular rentals to use the asset, with the option to extend or upgrade at the end.

Operating Lease

Ideal for shorter-term needs, allowing flexibility and lower initial costs.

Refinance

Release equity from assets you already own, providing immediate cashflow support.

Assets Commonly Financed in the Sector

Digital Presses

From short-run to wide-format printing.

Offset Presses

Still widely used for high-volume print runs.

Finishing Equipment

Guillotines, binders, laminators, and folders.

Packaging Lines

Wrapping, sealing, and carton-forming machinery.

Recycling & Sustainability Equipment

For eco-friendly production.

Vehicles

Delivery vans and lorries for distribution.

Benefits of Asset Finance for Printing & Packaging Firms

Preserve Cashflow

Avoid tying up capital in large purchases.

Access the Latest Technology

Stay competitive with modern machinery.

Improve Efficiency

Upgrade to faster, more reliable production lines.

Support Sustainability Goals

Invest in recyclable and eco-friendly solutions.

Flexible Structures

Agreements tailored to your business cycle.

Accessibility

Facilities available to both SMEs and large firms.

Why Asset Finance Suits Printing & Packaging Businesses

The industry is shaped by innovation and sustainability demands. Asset finance allows firms to upgrade continuously without being held back by cost barriers.
For a small print shop, this may mean acquiring a new digital press to serve local clients. For a large packaging manufacturer, it could mean investing in automated carton-forming lines to improve efficiency. Asset finance ensures that businesses of all sizes can grow and adapt while maintaining liquidity.

Why Choose MacManus Asset Finance?

At MacManus Asset Finance, we have decades of experience funding printing and packaging equipment. We understand the fast-moving nature of the industry and have strong relationships with lenders who specialise in this sector.
Working with us gives you:
  • Industry Knowledge – Understanding of presses, finishing kit, and packaging lines.
  • Specialist Lenders – Access to funders who support capital-heavy industries.
  • Tailored Solutions – Finance structured around your contracts and cashflow.
  • Quick Approvals – Speedy decisions to minimise downtime.
  • Long-Term Support – Advice and funding as your business evolves.

Key Takeaways

The printing and packaging industry depends on continuous investment in machinery, vehicles, and technology. Printing & packaging asset finance allows businesses to spread the cost of these investments, protecting cashflow while staying competitive and sustainable.

At MacManus Asset Finance, we arrange facilities that help firms of all sizes access the assets they need to grow. Whether you’re investing in a single press or a complete packaging line, we can tailor solutions to keep your business running smoothly.

Printing & Packaging Asset Finance FAQs

Yes, asset finance can cover both new and second-hand presses and packaging equipment.

Absolutely, lenders are increasingly supportive of sustainable equipment.

No, asset finance is available to firms of all sizes.
Yes, vans and lorries can be financed alongside machinery.
Approvals are often secured within days.
Yes, refinancing is a popular way to release working capital.
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