Vale Labels has invested in a Durst Tau 330 RSC-E inkjet label press, the first non HP Indigo digital labels press it has bought.
The decision to invest in inkjet printing and then with Durst, followed extensive research and testing. Director Matthew Riches says: “As we supply a number of industries including food, beverage, industrial, health and beauty products, we had to ensure we could print onto the widest range of materials possible. Installing the Durst Tau 330 has been an important step forward for us and will enhance our current capabilities as a printer.”
The Wellington company currently offers foiling, embossing and varnish options using ABG Digicon lines which are services in demand by a customer base that includes food and drink, personal care and industrial customers.
The introduction of inkjet will enhance these choices for customers with an expanded set of substrates as well as finishes. Riches says: “We worked closely with Durst prior to the installation regarding our embellishment and finishing options. Our customers have come to expect the highest quality print standards from us and we had to ensure we kept that bar at the highest point.”
The press can print CMYK plus white at 1200dpi using UV cured inks and running at 52m/min. Droplet size is a minimum of 2pl for the finest text sizes. Durst also offers additional orange, green and violet inks to expand the achievable colour gamut.
Durst is delighted to have secured the order ending the unchallenged dominance of Indigo at the the company. UK labels business development manager at Durst UK & Ireland Simon Cosh says: “We are delighted that Vale Labels chose our variable, versatile and highly productive Tau technology to power its ongoing growth. The increased capacity for high quality labels this investment delivers will support its production needs well into the future. It will provide operational confidence to enhance its relationships with leading brands and expand its service offering.”
