Client News

Based in Washington, north-east England, Simpson Group confirmed at FESPA 2018 that they would become the latest company to invest in Inca Digital’s ultra-high productivity Onset X3 with full automation, supplied by Fujifilm. Commercial Director Mark Jerrard and Production Director David Dowson, were at FESPA in Berlin in May to shake hands on the deal.

The PPMA Group Industry Awards, which recognise manufacturing excellence, technical innovation, entrepreneurship as well as outstanding achievement and contribution to the industry, will this year take place at a new venue – the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at the NEC – on the 25^th September 2018.

With the sale confirmed at FESPA 2018, the machine was installed and began operation at Echo House’s premises in Surbiton, Surrey in June.

Founded in 2010, South African flexo printer Advanced Labels today specialises in producing high quality labels and flexible packaging for a huge range of sectors, including pharmaceutical, chemical, home and personal care and FMCG.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – 28 June 2018 – Sun Chemical has released its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report, which details the work the company is doing to increase its use of bio-derived raw materials in its products and shows positive progress on its eco-efficiency goals.

Turkish automation company Enelkon is an expert in the provision of high-tech solutions for the plastics packaging industry. Established in 2004, the company supplies its varied product range to a highly valued clientel who are based in 25 countries across the globe. Priding itself on the delivery of high quality, long-life automation solutions via its expert technical team and carefully chosen suppliers, Enelkon specialises in the development of IML (in-mould labelling) robotics. For the IML solutions that attach to the robots, the business relies on Meech’s static generation technologies, which include the 994CG Generator, 994CG Remote Setpoint Controller and 994 Hydra pinning system.

Print Make Wear – the new fast fashion factory experience created within FESPA Global Print Expo 2018 – added a colourful and educational visitor feature to the event, addressing the rising interest in garment production and printing within FESPA’s global community.

Created by Two Sides, in partnership with Duplo International and Antalis, The Page, with its easy-to-digest 16-page format, will complement the UK’s established print industry news publications. Full of facts, information, research and innovation from the world of print and paper, the new magazine will be published three times a year with an initial circulation of 8,000 copies.

Bristol, UK – 14 June 2018 – Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has introduced an exclusive promotion for two of the most popular 3M wrap films, running until 30^th July 2018.

As aluminium prices continue to rise and printers seek to economise where they can, Fujifilm UK today announces a radical new business process that allows printers to effectively administer or even outsource their plate production. PLATESENSE, a Fujifilm UK initiative, is a programme set to revolutionise the world of pre-press, as it gives printers the option of either reducing overall administration or allowing Fujifilm to help manage the plate production process so that they can concentrate on what matters most – running their business.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 14 June 2018 – Sun Chemical will increase the prices of all ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) inks in Europe by 4-6 percent, effective 1 July 2018.

The first Digital Corrugated Experience at FESPA Global Print Expo 2018 (15-18 May 2018) delivered a valuable, ‘hands-on’ learning environment for visitors interested in digital printing on corrugated board, including brand owners, packaging converters and graphics producers.