Poole-based Harkwell Labels has upgraded two of its HP Indigo presses as part of its on-going investment in digital print technology. Two 6900 model digital labels presses now stand at the heart of the operation, alongside the first HP Indigo 8000 in the country.
Speaking to DL&P, managing director Barry Halliday said, ‘This significant investment is part of our five-year plan to future-proof the company, and it is a big commitment to digital. We are not running it as a bolt-on to conventional print. Many companies are still not taking the full plunge, but we now have the most advanced HP Indigo press line-up in the UK.’
The company, which moved into new premises just over two years ago, has upgraded its 6600 and 6800 presses to ensure it remains at the forefront of digital technology. The upgrade includes ElectroInk Silver for printing metallics, and a full range of brand protection features, such as micro-text and invisible inks, along with SmartStream Mosaic and Collage software, for variable data and automatic creation of unique designs.
The finishing department is also seeing continual investment. It houses an AB Graphic Digicon 3 with flatbed screen module for high-build embellishments, a further Digicon 3 with three flexo stations, lamination and multi-ply facility as well as cold foiling, and a GM DC330FB finishing line with lamination and inline sheeting, in addition to standard offline digital finishing lines.
Mr Halliday added, ‘Customer demands are changing faster than anyone could have imagined. The need is for infinite variation, brand protection and fast, reliable lead times, all without compromising on quality and delivered at the right price. The future is digital!’
