Edwin Dalby, HP, and John Riches, Vale Labels
UK-based label printing specialist Vale Labels has installed the new HP Indigo 6900 digital press to speed up production time and attract new business.
The company specialises in the production of self-adhesive labels for customers in a range of sectors. Having purchased its first HP Indigo press over a decade ago, Vale is now one of HP’s longest standing customers in the UK.
In the early 2000s, the company invested in its first HP press, an WS2000, to satisfy growing customer demand for smaller orders with shorter lead times. As this demand grew, managing director John Riches took the decision to upgrade to an HP Indigo ws4500 to increase volume production and vary the service array. An Indigo 6800 later replaced the ws4500, further increasing capacity.
Mr Riches said, ‘The new Indigo 6900, with its expanded capabilities, has allowed us to offer even more choice to our ever-increasing customer base. The increased machine speed creates spare capacity and the colour consistency and automated quality controls has allowed us the confidence, and opportunity, to take on a greater variety of projects whilst maintaining our incredibly high standards.’
