ColorWorks C4000 Offers Businesses an Easy Solution for Adding Color to Labeling and Eliminating the Cost, Hassle and Lead Time of Pre-Printed Color Labels

Los Alamitos, CA – In fast-paced environments where things shift on the fly, businesses demand dynamic label printing solutions to help maximize the mobility and efficiency of operations. Epson today announced a new addition to its ColorWorks® on-demand color label printer portfolio – the ColorWorks C4000. The compact ColorWorks C4000 offers expanded connectivity and compatibility, improved image quality, remote management tools, and increased ink capacity. The new model is engineered for markets that require high-resolution image quality, durable color labels and easy connectivity, such as food and beverage, retail, healthcare, and pharmaceutical.

“The ColorWorks C4000 brings a comprehensive suite of features and tools into a compact, easy-to-use label printer. This new model is a dynamic solution for a range of labeling applications, from product or packaging labels to barcode and shipping labels,” said Bonny Rindahl, product manager, Commercial Label Printers, Epson America, Inc. “It is designed to integrate seamlessly into a variety of workflows and produce high-quality, durable labels at a competitive price point to existing thermal transfer printers.1”

The ColorWorks C4000 is compatible with the gamut of major middleware programs as well as ZPL II, SAP, Windows®, Mac® and Linux, allowing smooth integration with virtually any existing workflow. Plus, it has optional Wi-Fi connectivity.2 To ensure labels have scannable barcodes, legible text and meet branding requirements, the ColorWorks C4000 delivers exceptionally crisp, photo-quality images and barcodes and up to 1200 dpi resolution with variable droplet sizes. Its durable high-quality labels meet BS-5609 certification.3 It is dust- and water-resistant and engineered to withstand the pressures of high-duty-cycle and commercial environments, with a compact design to also suit small workspaces.

With reliability and productivity at the forefront, the ColorWorks C4000 is engineered with PrecisionCore® technology to deliver a fast time to first label and speeds up to 4-inches per second,4 eliminating the need for pre-printed labels. Designed to be easy to operate and easy to manage, the new model has optional Wi-Fi connectivity2 to print from compatible devices5 and remote printer management via Epson Device Admin for managing large fleets over the network.

Availability

The new ColorWorks C4000 on-demand color label printer will be available in gloss and matte versions in Spring 2022 through Epson’s vast network of authorized partners. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/colorworks. A short video overview of the new ColorWorks C4000 is available here.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

1 Printers and consumable costs are similar when comparing similarly featured leading brand thermal transfer printers and supplies for similar high-durability images on similar media.

2 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. 

3 ColorWorks CW-C4000 inkjet printer with UltraChrome® DL pigment ink, used in combination with Neenah Kimdura® poly media, has been BS-5609 certified.

4 Printing in Max Speed Mode, 300 × 600 dpi resolution, 4” (101.6 mm) print width. Print speeds are based on the print engine speed only. Total throughput time for any label depends on factors including label size, file size, print resolution, speed of data transmission, etc.

5 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect™ enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect

EPSON, ColorWorks, PrecisionCore and UltraChrome are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Epson America, Inc.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has successfully completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Chinese decor paper producer Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. and forms a joint venture which comprises a state-of-the-art plant in the city of Xingtai, Hebei Province, China. A non-binding letter of intent with the majority shareholders was initially signed in November 2019 but the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the negotiations and closing of the transaction.

By combining Minglian with its existing Decor business, Ahlstrom-Munksjö creates a global leader in decor papers with improved cost competitiveness and strong presence in Europe, Americas and Asia. The business combination allows Ahlstrom-Munksjö to leverage its brand and capabilities in the large and growing high-end decor paper market in China. It will strengthen Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s ability to serve international customers both in the short- and long term. Ahlstrom-Munksjö will provide technical and operational expertise to Minglian and strengthen Minglian’s customer offering and service in the domestic medium and high-quality segments as well as adjacent export markets. Minglian provides cost competitive manufacturing to the combined Decor business platform and opportunities to optimize production and extend further decor paper manufacturing capacities. 

“Minglian is an excellent fit to our operating platform in Europe and South America. It will allow us to serve customers in China and its adjacent export markets as well as we do elsewhere. Together we create a strong global player in decor paper,” says Tomas Wulkan, Executive Vice President Decor Solutions business area.

“We are very pleased with the interest that customers have already shown in both the domestic Chinese market and nearby export markets. Now that we have completed the transaction, we look forward to implementing our ambitious plan to develop and grow the business,” adds Anders Falkeström, General Manager of Minglian.

Minglian in brief
Minglian New Materials was established in 2016 by a group of entrepreneurs with a background in the Chinese decor industry. The state-of-the-art greenfield investment in Xingtai, Hebei province, including an eight-foot paper machine equipped with best available technology, was completed in November 2018. The annual production capacity of approximately 50,000 tons is currently fully utilized. The plant site in Xingtai allows future capacity expansion. The current number of employees is 140.

About Decor Solutions business area
The Decor Solutions business area is one of Ahlstrom-Munksjö‘s five reporting segments. The Decor business produces paper in a wide range of colors, grades and grammages for decorative applications, mainly used in the production of laminated surface materials for furniture, flooring and other interior and exterior architectural panels. The production takes place at five plants: Unterkochen and Dettingen in Germany, Tolosa in Spain, Caieiras in Brazil and Arches in France. Annual production capacity is approximately 210,000 tons.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö in brief
Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Our offering includes filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials, medical fiber materials, diagnostics and energy storage solutions, as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. Our annual net sales is about EUR 2.7 billion and we employ some 7,800 people.

Read more at www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com

Lotus Labels of Brea, California, has installed a new Nilpeter FA-17 to meet increasing customer demands

Lotus specializes in made-to-order, pressure-sensitive labels. Thanks to an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, a strong dedication to quality assurance, and competitive pricing, the company has built a strong reputation in the label industry.

The Most Satisfying Quality
“I’ve been in the label industry for over 30 years, bought many printing presses from different brands, and in my opinion the Nilpeter press offers the most satisfying quality and production. On top of that, Nilpeter has very strong and professional technical support and service,” says George Wu, President, Lotus Labels.

“Fortunately, we haven’t been severely impacted by the pandemic, and instead we have seen many business opportunities come our way. In that respect, the FA-17 meets all our requirements,” he continues.

“It’s very easy to manage for our operators, most material can be converted on this press, the quality is good, and the speed is a real strength. In short, the FA-17 reinforces our business and our company goals,” George Wu concludes.

The Most Versatile Flexo Press
The Nilpeter FA-Line is the most versatile flexo press on the market – designed to accommodate the printer’s ever-growing needs, and built around the modern print operator, with an intuitive user interface, and fully mobile print controls. A benchmark of flexibility and modularity, the FA-Line allows printers to enhance the performance of their press with Value-Adding Units, Application and Automation Packages, according to application needs and budget. All main components are produced in-house, meaning higher production quality and control. Nilpeter’s LEAN production flow and uniform facilities in Denmark and the US assure timely delivery worldwide.

Dramatic Increase in Throughput
“Lotus Labels considered all major brands before they chose our FA-17. Now, they are seeing the payback in their decision. Nilpeter is proud to have Lotus Label as a member of our printing partner family. As a producer of many pressure sensitive label substrates, they have increased their throughput dramatically with the 600 FPM press speeds and 10-minute complete quick changeover capabilities of the FA-17. In addition, they can explore new flexible packaging markets with the ability to run unsupported films and flexible packaging substrates with the highest quality available for registration and colour management. Thank you, Lotus Labels, for putting your trust in Nilpeter,” says John Crammer, Sales Consultant, Nilpeter USA.

About Lotus Labels
Situated in beautiful Brea, California – Lotus Labels operates over 42000 square feet of production, offices, and warehouse space. Since its establishment in 1992, Lotus has been striving to bring customers the best quality in custom-made labels. Lotus offers up to 12 colours inline printing capability on digital, letterpress, and flexo printing presses, enabling them to provide customers with the most cost-effective label production. Lotus Labels continues to keep up with the latest technology to ensure that customers enjoy the highest quality the industry has to offer.

www.nilpeter.com

Family-owned label converter Craig & Parsons reports a record year and adds a second Mark Andy digital press to increase capacity at its production facility in Kent

Originally set up in 1945, and now under third generation management, Craig & Parsons has built a successful business as a trade supplier in its hometown of Folkestone on the Kent coast. Specialising in short run work with a variety of flexo presses, the company supplies many household names through its print management contacts.

But it was the installation of a Mark Andy Digital One press at the end of 2017 that provided the impetus to grow the business to a new level. Co-owner Nikki Gordon explained: “We’ve always prided ourselves on the quality of our work and service from the design stage through to delivery. In today’s competitive marketplace that translates into an ongoing commitment to invest in the latest technology.”

Following the acquisition of another label converter in 2015, Craig & Parsons began the search for a digital press that offered high quality print and flexible capacity. They found it with the Mark Andy Digital One, a dry toner-based solution that offered CMYK printing with a flexo print station and inline converting. “The fact that it could print a white or a varnish and offered cold-foil and laminating with a die unit that accepted the tooling from our Mark Andy flexo press made it the perfect fit for our customer portfolio,” she added.

Almost four years on, the Digital One has passed the 1.2 million metre mark and continues to perform well. So well in fact that the company took the decision to add a second machine at the beginning of 2021 to boost its digital capability. The second-generation Mark Andy, now rebranded Digital Pro, is an uprated model in terms of performance and capability but retains the basic principles that makes the Digital One such a productive tool at Craig & Parsons.

Speaking for Mark Andy, UK Sales Manager Phil Baldwin commented: “The Digital Pro is capable of printing 1200dpi at 23m/min and has a simple and easy to use RIP that allows you to print a pdf at the touch of a button. It has a broad substrate range and does not require inline priming, which saves time and money, and It has no clean room requirement to perform at its best.” Depending on how it’s configured the Digital Pro can operate on a single-phase electrical supply, but Craig & Parsons’ model has the new semi-rotary die station that needs 3-phase power. “Either way, there is no click charge, so it’s economical to run,” he said.

“The new press has a re-register capability that allows us to offer peel and reveal labels and run pre-printed rolls to add variable data. To be able to add consecutive barcodes has been especially useful for the vast quantities of Covid test packs that are currently in demand,” she added. The company now has six flexo presses along with the two Mark Andy digital lines, which Nikki estimates constitute around 20% of total business by value.

Described as: “brilliant bits of kit for what they do,” the Digital One and Digital Pro presses are also very easy to use, with two operators covering both machines, and a third dedicated to digital pre-press. Currently, most jobs going through the factory are printed with a flexo white, then digital CMYK and followed by cold foil application. Only slitting is not carried out online. “We base our prices on a typical run length of 500 metres, but some variable data work runs to 8,000 metres or more,” she explained.

With the number of SKUs increasing as run lengths decline, label converters are having to become more nimble in their approach. Along with the growth of small retailers and artisan producers, this plays into the hands of Craig & Parsons with its flexo and digital capacity. Now BRC 6 registered and AA rated since 2019, the company is optimistic about its future. Plans are well founded for a new press for label sheets, an upgrade programme for its existing narrow web flexo stable and a new materials store to free-up space in the tightly packed production area.

“We now employ 27, five of whom have joined us this year and we will generate around £3.5m sales in 2021. This is a 40% growth year on year – and all on single-shift working,” she pointed out. With daily enquiries for more environmentally friendly labelling solutions, Nikki Gordon is conscious of a market demand that is ever changing. “We’re always happy to quote bio-degradable or compostable options, but they currently come with a massive price penalty that the market won’t accept – it’s not an easy problem to solve, but it’s one that won’t go away!” she concluded.

About Mark Andy Inc.
Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, it supplies leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation. Mark Andy does what it takes to understand each customer’s unique business, the challenges they face and the pressures they feel. It strives to provide products and services that help customers solve their problems and solutions that go a step further, allowing them to excel in their day-to-day operations, ultimately increasing productivity and reaching their full potential.

For more information, visit www.markandy.com.

Originally established in 1992 as Etichettificio Salese, it was not until Marcello Busetto acquired the company in 2012 and changed its name to Labelit that the converter we see today in Santa Maria di Sala, near Venice, became one of Italy’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of labels to the wine industry.  The new ownership injected a spirit of innovation and adventure into the company, as well as investment in new technology that brought higher quality and ‘added-value’ processes.

“My focus has always been on improving the quality of our products, and I am constantly looking for challenges and projects that test our ability.  Because we are supplying companies at the top end of their market sectors, we must meet their expectations in terms of cost and performance,” said Busetto.  This applies also to the company’s choice of technology suppliers, and Labelit’s production floor is tightly packed with a variety of machines from leading manufacturers including Omet, Nilpeter and Gallus, which combine to produce an annual sales total in excess of €12m.

Being so prominent in the wine label business, where in Italy the tradition is for the more classic style paper labels, Sales Manager Letizia Gambon explained: “Output is currently split 70:30 in favour of paper to filmic substrates.  But while the paper side is holding steady, we are seeing a growth in demand for film labels.  Back in 2012 we were supplying labels almost exclusively to the food and personal care markets with a variety of print techniques from rotary letterpress to flexo and offset.”  Today, Labelit has a spread of capabilities on web widths from 250mm up to 420mm, with a range of embellishing possibilities from foil to holograms.  “This has allowed us to extend our customer portfolio and we now have a growing export business to Germany, the UK, Finland, and Turkey,” she added.

With this change in demand and the growth in filmic labels, came the need for surface treatment, and in 2015 Labelit began to investigate what the market had to offer.  Marcello Busetto explained: “It became clear early on that Vetaphone was the premium brand and was the preferred supplier of both Omet and Nilpeter, whose narrow web presses we have here.  When we researched Vetaphone’s history and found they were the inventors and pioneers of corona treatment, the decision was easy to make, and we have had great support from them ever since on the six systems we have here in our plant”.  Most of the Vetaphone units at Labelit are the VE1A-A single-sided model, but there is a two-sided unit fitted to a Nilpeter press.

As with so many suppliers to the package print industry, Labelit has seen its business grow during the global pandemic of the past 18 months.  With all places to eat and drink closed during lockdown, demand for food and beverages purchased through the retail trade grew rapidly, and with it the need for printed packaging.  Interestingly, Letizia Gambon noted that quality and reliable delivery became more important than price during the period, as well as a marked increase in demand for more eye-catching labels: “We now print more colours than before and add features like foil, varnish, holograms, and Braille,” she said.

Today, a typical job at Labelit is 30,000 labels printed multi-colour with added-value finishing, but run lengths are continuing to decline.  This is partly because brand owners are reducing their stockholding and relying on JIT delivery, but also because of the constant revisions to Italian legislation regarding the information to be printed on packaging.  It’s a situation that Marcello Busetto does not foresee changing.  “We need to be flexible and innovative to allow us to respond quickly to changes in market conditions, and we invest in the technology that allows us to do that” he said.

One example of this was highlighted by Giuseppe Rossi, Vetaphone’s Sales Manager in Italy, who has worked closely with Labelit since the Danish manufacturer’s corona treatment technology was first introduced.  “We think mostly of surface treatment being required for non-absorbent substrates like film and foil, but Labelit has been creative with the technology and by reducing the power level on its corona system has used it to clean a paper web, which gives the varnish applied a much higher gloss effect,” he explained.

With an ambition to become Italy’s leading wine label supplier, and a more pressing need to find larger premises for its extensive plant list, Labelit has laid firm foundations for its future success.  The demand for printed packaging seems unlikely to stop growing anytime soon, which means the company’s ongoing investment in the best technology will give it a head start in what is a very competitive market.

For more information:

www.vetaphone.com

www.labelit.it

Helsinki – UPM Raflatac and WWF Poland have renewed their contract to build a smarter future beyond fossils together. During the new three-year contract period the collaboration will focus on promoting circular economy including waste management as well as sustainable forestry practices. To increase the engagement and support for both of these important initiatives facing today’s challenges, this three-year contract is also set to engage UPM Raflatac’s internal and external stakeholders.

“As part of UPM The Biofore Company, we are committed to building a sustainable, innovation-driven future and want to share our expertise and assets with the communities we operate in. UPM Raflatac is part of the packaging value chain and labels can play a key role in enabling circular economy in this value chain. Given the resource needs today, promoting sustainable forestry supports our journey beyond fossils,” says Vera Bartsch, UPM Raflatac.

The amount of waste in Poland is increasing every year. Waste that is not recycled and reused has several negative consequences such as reduction of habitats due to land filling, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, to name a few. The goal of the Waste Management and Circular Economy initiative is to reduce the amount of packaging waste going to the environment. The project is based on three pillars: legislative changes, cooperation with businesses to make the transition towards circular economy and motivating and educating Polish consumers to drive the change.
        
“Succeeding in making the transition towards circular economy is only possible through the cooperation of various stakeholders. Cooperating with UPM Raflatac as a key stakeholder in the packaging value chain will create an opportunity to strive for bigger impact and achieve more in terms of circular economy development in Poland,” says Ewa Chodkiewicz, WWF Poland.

The second initiative focuses on sustainable forestry practices. The aim of this collaboration initiative is to set up a knowledge base in collaboration with key stakeholders, create guidelines on biodiversity conservation and carbon storage friendly afforestation and mapping and assessment of restoration potential of degraded ecosystems with an emphasis on wetlands.

UPM Raflatac operates two factories in Biskupice Podgórne and Nowa Wieś Wrocławska, Poland employing 635 employees. The collaboration between UPM Raflatac and WWF Poland started in 2012 with a project called “Rivers for life” which focused on protecting rivers’ biodiversity in Poland. The partnership continued with the development of the program “Guardians of Rivers”.

UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac is leading in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2020. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

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Schaumburg, IL – INX International Ink Co. has introduced a new addition to the TRIANGLE® brand of alternative inks. XJL UV Curable pigmented inks are a cost efficient, fast curing and low odor premium formulation that delivers high performance using Xeikon® Jetrion™ 4830, 4900 and 4950LX series digital label printers. A special limited offer for scheduled conversions is in effect until April 1.

“XJL follows in the TRIANGLE tradition where we have developed an advanced ink that offers a slew of benefits. We originally had planned to launch this new ink series last October at Printing United until the show was cancelled,” said Renee Schouten, Director of Marketing for INX.

“TRIANGLE inks are designed to match with nearly every OEM printer and print head type. XJL works in conjunction with the three Xeikon Jetrion printers and provides high productivity when jetted with Xaar® 1001, 1002 and 1003 single-pass print heads. This series is also color and chemically compatible and available at a 35% per liter cost savings compared to OEM inks.”

Test results have shown XJL produces remarkable consistency and unparalleled quality, which will help printers wanting to achieve GRACoL standards and G7 targets. It offers flexibility on a variety of commonly used label materials such as paper, durable and VIP films and BOPP. Available in Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and White, XJL is supported by INX Digital’s Ink Train warranty for TRIANGLE brand inks.

Free onsite ink installation with two custom ICC color profiles is available to printers who act by April 1. Cross-platform technical support, which includes equipment parts and specialists who can service many printer makes and models, is part of the TRIANGLE package. For more information, contact your INX representative or to schedule a conversion, visit trianglexjl.com.

About INX International Ink Co.
INX International Ink Co. is the third largest producer of inks in North America, with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America and is part of Sakata INX worldwide operations. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. As a leading global manufacturer of inkjet inks, we provide a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies and integrated services.

To stay in touch with the latest developments, follow INX on Facebook and Twitter and visit www.inxinternational.com

Domino has created a brand-new video to kick off the new year… VIDEO: The Domino Difference .  

For converters who are considering implementing digital printing for the first time, or adding additional digital printing systems to their business, this video is a must see.   

The Who.

Watch as 28 individuals from 21 companies – a wide cross-section from small to medium to large organizations – and job titles – including Owner, President, CEO, General Manager, Vice President, Operations Manager, Pressroom Supervisor, Press Operator, Technician, Engineer, Account Executive and more – discuss why they chose Domino, their experiences, and what they consider the Domino difference.

The What.  

Bill Myers, Marketing Manager – Domino Digital Printing North America says, “We’ve known that Domino digital printing solutions help our customers make money, grow their business, and succeed.  This video provides further understanding from a wide array of customers of what is most important to them. 

And what is revealed may surprise many in the industry.  

Myers explains, “What will quickly become apparent to viewers of this video, is that the feedback and responses are not solely focused on the equipment.  Yes, there is mention of the Domino press and printers, but more so the conversations you’ll witness speak to important factors beyond the machine… such as our In-House Leasing program, our service & support, our sales & marketing, our people, our brand… all of the nuances and distinctions that we call ‘The Domino Difference’.”

The When.

This video highlights interviews mostly from present day, but also spans back over the past few years to illustrate longevity.  Several companies in this video have purchased from Domino multiple times.  Others are first-time, brand-new customers.  In either case, the common denominator is these interviews illustrate and allude to a business relationship which exceeds expectations, as they describe their partnership with Domino. 

The Where.

Converters in North America… east to west, north to south, coast to coast are highlighted in this video.  Shot at their facility, industry professionals tell their story in various settings… from offices, lobbies, hallways, conference rooms, plant & production environments.  Every location is different, making all unique.

The Why.   

Organizations considering an investment in equipment want to understand as much as they can about the company they are investing in, and the type of experience they can expect to have. 

Myers says, “We know that much time, energy, and thought is involved in the due diligence process when a converter is considering adding digital printing equipment to their business.  For them to be able to view a video in which similar-type companies to theirs describe why they chose Domino, or their experiences in being a Domino customer… that is very is powerful and impactful.  It helps prospective digital printing users answer a very important question… ‘If all these converters trust Domino and have success with Domino… why shouldn’t I?”

The How.

How does the video end?

Myers concludes, “While producing this video, one of the highlights for me personally is best described as a wonderful walk down memory lane… reliving these special moments.  I was reminded of these visits to customer facilities, their smiles, their hospitality… as far back as nine years ago when I joined Domino.  Even virtual visits during the pandemic.  And in thinking about that, I wanted to end the video with a look back at many of those customers in reverse chronological order… a quick montage of memories, if you will… from most recent to the past… including some of the very first converters I visited with.  Our customers are everything to us. I certainly enjoy the fun we have together, and I look forward to creating many more great memories in the future.”

Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year in business, Domino is a global organization with world headquarters in the UK, and North America headquarters in Gurnee, IL. Domino has 25 subsidiaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide.

For more information on Domino digital printing, please visit dominodigitalprinting.com  

Our next investment will most definitely be another FA from Nilpeter, with more features and added embellishment options.” That statement, made by Shaun Hanson of Reflex Label Plus in July 2019, was spot on. The Leeds-based printer has just acquired their second Nilpeter press, a new, fully loaded FA-22.

Easy and Stress-Free Installation
“We decided to invest in another Nilpeter press because of our previous positive experience with them, and their reputation for world-class customer service, and they did not disappoint,” Shaun Hanson, Keighley Site Manager of Reflex Label Plus, begins.

“The team supported us at every stage of the purchase journey. From outlining our specific needs right at the beginning, to liaising with the four other machinery suppliers involved in the project, to see it through to fruition,” he adds. “The time and attention taken by the team at Nilpeter meant that installation was easy and stress-free, with any challenges handled quickly and professionally by their engineers.”

Quality is Second to None
“The press quality is second to none, and this, coupled with the excellent follow-up training means that we have already produced some of the most technologically advanced labels in the world. This machine has been built to last and will be serving us for many years to come – I’m excited to see what more we can achieve,” Shaun Hanson concludes.

Intuitive User Interface
Built around the modern printing operator, with an intuitive user interface and fully mobile print controls, the Nilpeter FA-Line provides a maximum level of stability, the tightest register tolerance, and excellent printing results on multiple substrates: All normal self-adhesive materials, including flexible packaging films, polymer films, metallic films, and paper.

About Reflex
The Reflex Group was formed in 2002 with the goal of being “the world’s most sustainable packaging company” – a goal still entrenched at the heart of operations. Reflex seeks to be on the forefront of innovation, investing in technology and people for continuous improvement. Today, Reflex is one of the largest companies of its kind in the UK, and with an international customer-base, Reflex serves a broad range of customer sectors.

Products include self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves including R.O.S.O., liner-less labels, flexible packaging, in-mould labels, artwork, and design. The company prints high-end labels in combination for many bespoke brand owners through their Reflex Label Plus division.

www.nilpeter.com