About Us
Crane Inks was created to solve a clear problem in the wide-format market: high OEM prices that erode margins and low-grade alternatives that risk machines. We deliver production-level performance without inflated costs, working with specialist manufacturers and strict quality controls to ensure consistent supply.
Made For The Long Run
We work directly with established manufacturers to supply inks engineered for the demands of professional, large-format printing.
- Built for continuous production - Formulated to perform across long, uninterrupted runs, delivering consistent results from the first print to the last.
- Rich, uniform colour — High-coverage graphics demand more than just vibrancy. Our inks lay down deep, even colour that holds true across every sheet.
- Made for display environments — Whether it's an exhibition stand, retail display, or large-scale installation, our inks produce visuals that command attention.
- Commercial-scale performance — Fast workflows, high volumes, uncompromising quality. Our inks keep pace with the demands of serious production environments.
Every Batch Tested
Every batch of Crane Inks is tested before it reaches you. Only batches that pass carry our logo.
- Colour accuracy — Evaluated against tight tolerances to ensure what you proof is what you print, every time.
- Flow consistency — Tested across long production runs so performance doesn't drift as volumes climb.
- Nozzle stability — Verified for compatibility and reliability across sustained output, with no compromise to printhead health.
- Sedimentation control — Formulated to stay stable in the tank, so what's in the cartridge performs as well at the end of a run as the start.
- Production durability — Stress-tested under real commercial conditions, not just lab benchmarks.
A Direct And Reliable Supply
We partner directly with large-scale specialist manufacturers — no distributors, no intermediaries, no markup layers in between.
- Stable supply — Long-term producer relationships mean stock availability you can plan around, not scramble around.
- Controlled costs — Direct access removes the high costs that come with third-party distribution, keeping your cost per litre predictable.
- Scalable capacity — Our manufacturing partners operate at industrial scale, so as your volumes grow, supply grows with them.
- Consistent output — Working with the same dedicated producers batch after batch means formulation drift doesn't creep in over time.