We are pleased to announce we have placed an order for an additional machine.

The press will be a further Focus Proflex 13", 4 Colour with LED UV Curing. With capacity becoming an issue on our existing 6 Colour Proflex, an option to relive some of the pressure was needed.

Production Manager Richard had looked at other supplier options and the used machine market, but stated -

"taking into account the continued support and customer service offered by Focus, the fact that much of our existing tooling, dies bodies, anilox, print cylinders etc.... will be common across 4 machines, along with some consideration that operators will be familiar with the machine, the decision in the end was an easy one for us. The new 4 colour machine will allow us to move some work from the 6 colour machine. These are labels which benefit from being printed with UV inks, but can be 2, 3, 4 colour,  having a further "full UV" machine will help us regain some capacity and allow more flexibility."      

Richard was able to confirm the order with Antony from Focus on our visit to Label Expo Europe. Being the last to be held in Brussels, it was somewhat "full circle" for Simon as he remembered his first Label Expo experience some 28 Years ago.     

"On my first Label Expo visit, I was tasked with researching the options for a new rewinder. It would be fair to say even before catching the flight, A B Graphics were our preferred option, and it was the case that after wondering the halls, I came away certain that our initial thoughts where correct and shortly afterwards the order for our first brand new machine was placed with them.

I have only missed a couple of Label Expos since my first visit and not having the biannual trip to Brussels in the diary will seem strange, but I am sure Barcelona will be a suitable replacement! Much has changed over the years, but it has always been an opportunity to catch up with so many people from the label world. I am also sure that someone will be working on finding a suitable replacement for the (UK) label worlds favourite meeting place, the Irish Bar!."