(L-R) Christian Rittmöller, Konica Minolta, with Daniel Baier of Rehms Druck, and Markus Neumann and Thorsten Kinnen, both Konica Minolta 

 

Rehms Druck GmbH has chosen Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet KM-1 for its first investment in B2 inkjet. The company, which is based in Westphalia, in northwest Germany, has been a customer for many years using KM’s toner-based system, but realised at drupa that the time was right to invest in cut-sheet UV inkjet technology. 

The AccurioJet KM-1 B2+ press provides a wide range of media handling on both coated and uncoated substrates from 0.06 to 0.6 mm. This means customers can use standard offset stocks without the need for pre-treatment or digital papers. Rehms Druck will expand this feature into printing delivering the full benefits that UV ink can deliver.

A key reason for selecting Konica Minolta as its preferred business partner was the ability to have one proven technology capable of printing packaging, as well as commercial work.

Daniel Baier, managing director, said, ‘We thoroughly tested the print quality of the AccurioJet KM-1 against its competitors. And the quality and the results have really inspired us to make the investment now. The performance and return on investment that it can deliver will allow us to expand our market capability as we move into the packaging market and continue to develop our direct mail capabilities.’

Mark Hinder, head of market development for Konica Minolta Europe, said, ‘We pay careful attention to our customers’ needs so we can build a successful business partnership focusing on the new market opportunities that UV inkjet can create. Our teams have been heavily involved in identifying and assessing how the AccurioJet KM-1 could not only integrate into Rehms Druck’s existing Kodak Prinergy workflows, but also through variable data streams. This is further proof that this digital print system is a highly flexible, adaptable platform for innovative customers looking to expand their capabilities.  

‘This AccurioJet KM-1 will enable Rehms Druck to grow into new applications that would not have been possible with other technologies, thanks to the large sheet size this world-class production system can offer.’