Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has opened its new Client Engagement Centre (CEC), which provides customers and partners with hands-on experience of its innovative print solutions in Houghton Regis near Luton, Bedfordshire.
The CEC provides a central location for product sales demonstrations, training, and events centred around solutions from Konica Minolta and its technology partners including Fiery, eProductivity Software (ePS), Solimar Systems, Flex4 OPS, Morgana, Premier Paper and Foilco.
Rob Ferris, chief executive officer of Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) said, ‘We are immensely proud to open our new Client Engagement Centre. By working closely with our technology partners, we have developed a comprehensive end-to-end workflow experience, that enables our customers to see first-hand what can be possible within their organisations. This new facility firmly demonstrates our ongoing commitment and dedication to the UK print market, as well as supporting the business needs of our customers and channel partners.’
The new CEC boasts a fully operational professional printshop that includes Konica Minolta’s range of AccurioPress toner presses, AccurioLabel press range as well as its B2+ inkjet and partner technologies for print, packaging and embellishment. The facility also showcases in-line trimming and finishing solutions including Konica Minolta’s unique TU-510 trimmer unit, the SD-513 and Plockmatic SD-450 booklet makers.
Label and packaging solutions include the AccurioLabel 230 and 400, as well as the PKG-1300 Digital Corrugated Press. Those looking for embellishment can experience the AccurioShine 3600 with iFoil One, the MGI JETvarnish Evo75. The off-line finishing options at the CEC include the Valiani Omnia Flatbed Cutting Table with automatic feeder, Morgana DigiFold Pro XL and the Colorcut SC-6500.
Jon Hiscock, head of production and industrial print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK), also commented, ‘The opening of our UK Client Engagement Centre is a significant milestone in supporting our Professional Print customers and our Partners. Built on Industry 5.0 principles, the CEC enables us to bring the latest innovations to the market and demonstrates our commitment to the UK printing industry.’
