Somerset, UK-based Custom Labels has invested in a Dantex PicoColour UV inkjet digital press to enhance its label printing capabilities.
Its CMYK UV inkjet label press has been specified with digital gloss varnish, VDP black, corona treatment, inline back slitter and inline lamination. As a label manufacturer for demanding applications for more than two decades, where durability is a major factor, Custom Labels wanted to be able to offer customers varnish as an alternative to laminate, depending on their requirements.
Custom Labels owner/director Nigel Foster said, ‘Where waste is an issue, one of the biggest advantages was the short set-up length between jobs, making the unit highly efficient in controlling waste and thereby reducing job costs. In addition, thanks to the inkjet technology of PicoColour, the flexibility of being able to use uncoated media is a real benefit. Furthermore, as we make very few ‘larger labels’, the ability to use narrower web widths was a major factor in the decision making process, as was the overall cost of ownership and the fact that it is manufactured in the UK.’
Mr Foster added, ‘The press will also open up new markets, such as being able to offer full colour durable asset labels on rolls. We have had enquiries from customers requiring higher quantities of labels on tight deliveries that we have been unable to supply, but with the PicoColour we will now be in a position to respond.’
The company will take delivery of the new press during May.
Dantex inkjet business development manager Simon Cosh commented, ‘Custom Labels was looking for a quick turnaround solution to produce excellent durable and lightfast labels. The PicoColour, with its extensive range of options, including the new finishing edge trimming and razor knife slitters, was the ideal choice, being able to provide up to six fully finished reels ready for application.’
Dantex launched its digital division in 2015, having served the labels and packaging industry for over 50 years. It is now looking forward to its next stage of growth in digital printing.
