Increased print quality, greater sophistication of coded information and improved equipment reliability are among the key benefits reported by dairy product packaging specialist Town of Monaghan Co-op following the installation of Domino’s new G-Series thermal ink jet (TIJ) printer. These factors have proved critical to Town of Monaghan’s contract with Irish butter brand Kerrygold, for which the farmer-owned co-operative produces several million butter blocks in its signature gold foil packaging on an annual basis.

Domino’s three decades of pioneering ink jet expertise will be very much in evidence when the company previews a brand new four-colour drop on demand ink jet solution at Labelexpo 2009.

Demonstrating their ability to provide complete systems for label numbering and inspection, Labelexpo will see Domino and AB Graphic International GmbH launch a fully automated and integrated scan, print and inspection solution that offers new benefits in terms of security, speed and cost effectiveness. Showcased on stand no. 6F75, the versatile configuration comprises AB Graphic’s advanced new flytec 150 bi-directional 100% inspection rewinder, which will incorporate interchangeable Domino ink jet printhead technology, as well as a fleyeVision line scan camera system with database comparison to ensure that labels meet user-defined criteria.

Domino Printing Sciences plc, a world-leader in total coding, marking, printing and traceability solutions, has announced that two of Spain’s leading label printers have installed its cost-effective and versatile K-Series variable data drop-on-demand ink jet print solution. Autoadhesivos Argraf and Hermanos Bacigalupe S.L have invested in a total of six K100 digital inkjet printers to fulfil the specific data printing requirements of Spain’s Regulatory Board of Rioja, the Consejo Regulador de la Rioja.

At this year’s Drinktec, world-leading coding, marking and printing technologies provider Domino (Hall B5, Booth 555), will demonstrate how its product to pallet coding portfolio delivers the increased efficiency and flexibility manufacturers need to achieve their business objectives in challenging economic times. Domino’s product showcase will be spearheaded by the global introduction of the company’s enhanced A-Series plus Duo range of continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers. Further highlights include the S200+ scribing laser, a version of the acclaimed C-Series plus outer case coder capable of labelling adjacent sides of a case in a single pass and a linerless version of the M-Series print & apply labeller.

Domino will use Print 09 to debut its new inserter controller tracking system and demonstrate how its latest variable data ink jet printing solutions can enable commercial printers to broaden their service offerings and increase business turnover. Domino’s affordable and scalable in-line digital VDP technologies including drop-on-demand, thermal and continuous ink jet printers, designed to suit a wide range of mailing, addressing and labeling applications, represent a vital proposition for printers seeking to enhance business opportunities in the ongoing global downturn.

Labelexpo will provide the platform for Domino to deliver a master class in the deployment of ink jet printing in label and narrow web applications. From installations in-line on narrow web presses to near- or at-line applications, a wide range of solutions is available for the labelling and packaging industries. Domino will demonstrate how its portfolio of binary, continuous, Drop on Demand and thermal technologies deliver added value and high quality at real-world speeds.

World-leader in total coding, marking, printing and traceability solutions Domino, has announced a 90-unit order for its M-Series print and apply systems from Norwegian food producer Nortura. The installations are used for labelling egg cartons and encompass all Nortura’s egg packaging lines across four sites, signalling the company’s commitment to achieving the highest quality of coding and marking.

Following its successful preview at Emballage in November, Domino has launched an upgraded version of its high performance and efficiency-enhancing A-Series plus Duo range of continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers. The commercial version of the new A-Series plus Duo offers even greater benefits to manufacturers in Domino’s mainstream CIJ markets, such as the food and beverage sectors.

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