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Case study: Jet Press 750S High Speed Model

Grafiche Arrara

Case study

Grafiche Arrara celebrates 100th Anniversary with Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model installation

Grafiche Arrara

Abbiategrasso, Italy

Jet Press 750S High Speed Model

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Highlights

  • Based near Milan, Italy, Grafiche Arrara is a distinguished printing company, with a legacy dating back to 1923.
  • The Fujifilm Jet Press 750S installation is not Grafiche Arrara’s first experience working Fujifilm, a testament to their trust in Fujifilm’s technology and support.
  • The installation of the Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model is a significant milestone that aligns seamlessly with their impressive century-long commitment to innovation and sustained growth.
  • Six months on from the installation, Fabio Peviani – CEO of Grafiche Arrara, would highly recommend the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model due to its outstanding print quality, reduced cost and productvity benefits.
  • The integration of the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, marks a step into commercial inkjet technology for Grafiche Arrara. It has significantly improved their overall production efficiency, speeding up the printing of jobs that previously required plate making, offset start-ups, and external processing.

“Six months on from the installation, we would highly recommend the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model. Its outstanding print quality and the reduced costs it offers were key advantages of the Jet Press, compared to competitor machines”.

Fabio Peviani | Grafiche Arrara

Based near Milan, Italy, Grafiche Arrara is a distinguished printing company, with a legacy dating back to 1923. With a dedicated team of 11 professionals, the company specialises in an extensive array of products, such as business cards, brochures, postcards, large format printing and direct printing on rigid media. The company also offers graphic design services beyond print production. Grafiche Arrara invested in a Jet Press 750S High Speed Model in June 2023, as the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a proactive step towards digitisation, resulting in multiple benefits.

Fabio Peviani, CEO of Grafiche Arrara comments: “The decision to invest in the Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model was prompted by our quest for revitalisation, recognising the transformative potential of replacing old equipment with cutting-edge technology.”

The installation is not Grafiche Arrara’s first experience working Fujifilm, having previously invested in an Acuity LED 1600, a testament to their trust in Fujifilm’s technology and support.

Mr. Peviani comments: “The integration of the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, marks a step into commercial inkjet technology for us. It has significantly improved our overall production efficiency, speeding up the printing of jobs that previously required plate making, offset start-ups, and external processing.”

“Six months on from the installation, we would highly recommend the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model. Its outstanding print quality and the reduced costs it offers were key advantages of the Jet Press, compared to competitor machines”.

Mr. Peviani comments: “Customer feedback reflects high satisfaction with the quality of products produced by the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model. Customers have not been able to distinguish the difference, compared to offset, at all.”

Recognising the persistent challenges in the industry, including competition from online printing and the need for increased print speeds, Grafiche Arrara asserts that its new machine and collaboration with Fujifilm will effectively tackle these issues.

Mr. Peviani adds: “Along with the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, our relationship with Fujifilm helps us to attract new customers, deliver superior, highly productive, high quality print, and increases our competitiveness in the industry. We know that we can tackle such challenges confidently and continue growing as a company.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions, Fujifilm Europe comments: “The installation of the Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model by Grafiche Arrara is a significant milestone that aligns seamlessly with their impressive century-long commitment to innovation and sustained growth. We at Fujifilm are not just providers of cutting-edge technology; we are proud partners in Grafiche Arrara’s journey towards enhancing its printing capabilities. This partnership underscores our shared vision for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in print technology and empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic market. We look forward to continued collaboration and success with Grafiche Arrara as they enter a new era of efficiency and excellence.”

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Case study: LuXtreme and CuremaX

Paragon ID

Case study

Paragon ID UK partners with Fujifilm to achieve sustainability and productivity benefits

Paragon ID UK

United Kingdom

LuXtreme LED UV System & CuremaX inks

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Highlights

  • The partnership began when Paragon ID UK’s production site in Hull, driven by their own internal sustainability targets, made the decision to switch to Fujifilm’s Flenex water wash plates.
  • Paragon ID also tested Fujifilm’s CuremaX inks and were delighted with their performance, prompting them to initiate the transition to CuremaX inks before the curing system installations began.
  • The solutions were supplied by Fujifilm in conjunction with IST, who have recently partnered with Fujifilm to become the key supplier for the LuXtreme LED UV system for the narrow web market.
  • As as a result of the installations, solvent emissions have been eliminated from magnetic stripes and the transition to LED technology has enabled energy savings.
  • The investments have enabled Paragon ID to realise a range of energy, time and cost savings while achieving unparalleled performance and productivity.
  • Paragon ID are now able to deliver unparalleled value to their customers while maximising their environmental credentials.

 

 

Our investment in Fujifilm’s LuXtreme and CuremaX technologies underscores our commitment to driving sustainability and innovation in print solutions.

Jamie Parker, Head of Operations at Paragon ID’s Hull site | Paragon ID UK

Paragon ID UK is primarily a flexographic label print manufacturer with additional capability in the production of RFID labels & access cards. Paragon ID, as a wider group, designs, develops and delivers secure contactless identification solutions including bank cards, mobile payment technology and train tickets based on smart technologies.

The partnership began when Paragon ID UK’s production site in Hull, driven by their own internal sustainability targets, made the decision to switch to Fujifilm’s Flenex water wash plates, which were supplied by trusted Fujifilm partner, Creation Repro in 2023. The relationship developed further when Paragon ID were introduced to Fujifilm‘s LuXtreme LED UV curing systems just prior to Labelexpo 2023. Paragon ID’s keen interest in the sustainability benefits of this solution in particular, led to the signing of three retrofit installations during the event.

Additionally, prior to the first installation in Hull, Paragon ID tested Fujifilm’s CuremaX inks and was delighted with their performance. This prompted Paragon ID to initiate the transition to CuremaX inks before the curing system installations began.

Despite the complexity of Paragon ID’s product portfolio, the installations of the LuXtreme systems proceeded smoothly, thanks to comprehensive onsite surveys conducted by IST.

Reflecting on the partnership, Jamie Parker, Head of Operations at Paragon ID’s Hull site, commented, “Our investment in Fujifilm’s LuXtreme and CuremaX technologies underscores our commitment to driving sustainability and innovation in print solutions. At our production site in Hull, we have spearheaded efforts to eliminate solvent emissions from magnetic stripes, transitioned to LED technology for energy savings, and embraced water-based solutions in relation to plate supply. By leveraging Fujifilm’s expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we are now able to deliver unparalleled value to our customers while maximising our environmental credentials. The investments have enabled us to realise a range of energy, time and cost savings while achieving unparalleled performance and productivity.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Paragon ID UK in their journey towards sustainability and innovation in print technology,” added Ian Isherwood, Segment Manager EMEA – Analogue Packaging, Fujifilm Europe. “By combining Paragon ID’s industry expertise with Fujifilm’s advanced solutions, we are confident in our ability to deliver comprehensive and sustainable print solutions to customers worldwide.”

Commenting on the partnership, Andreas Bosse, Head of Marketing at IST, stated: “We are excited to have facilitated the integration of Fujifilm’s innovative solutions into Paragon ID’s operations in Hull. This partnership marks the beginning of our collaboration with Fujifilm and underscores our shared commitment to driving technological advancement and sustainability in the print industry.”

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Case study: Revoria PC1120

VAL PG

Case study

VAL PG enhances print capabilities with Fujifilm’s Revoria Press PC1120 and Superia ZX plates

VAL PG

Nantes, France

Revoria Press PC1120 and Superia ZX plates

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Highlights

  • The French business, based in Nantes, is renowned for catering to diverse clientele across various industries such as boating, furniture, textiles and tourism.
  • The investments in Fujifilm’s Revoria Press PC1120 and Superia ZX plates are enabling the print company to continue to deliver short, high quality print runs.
  • The Revoria Press PC1120 was chosen because of its high production capability and versatile varnish and textured finish options.
  • The investments have not only strengthened operational efficiency but also cultivated a new and positive relationship, characterised by clear communication, reliability, and trust.
  • While digital volumes are on the rise, the Revoria Press, in conjunction with other equipment and their partnership with Fujifilm, is helping navigate challenges.

 

 

We wholeheartedly recommend the Revoria Press PC1120. Since investing in it, we have been so impressed with the collaboration that we have also invested in Fujifilm Superia ZX plates, which have been in use since August 2023.

Yann Madec | VAL PG

Based in Nantes, France, VAL PG is a printing company with 22 employees and a legacy dating back to 1968. Renowned for catering to diverse clientele across various industries such as boating, furniture, textiles and tourism, the investments are enabling the print company to continue to deliver high quality and short print runs, covering a range of applications such as fact sheets, brochures, poster books, and covers for sheet-fed offset work.

VAL PG’s investment decision was finalised in late June 2023, with a seamless installation process taking place in August 2023. Since then, the Revoria Press PC1120 has strengthened the team’s capabilities significantly.

VAL PG were introduced to the Revoria Press PC1120 during the 2022 Revoria launch ceremony in France, complemented by insights from industry contacts, notably Joaquim Ventura, Fujifilm France’s Graphics Director.

Yann Madec, the owner of VAL PG, comments: “Our previous toner machine was being terminated, which meant the consumable costs would have been significantly higher. Therefore, we were on the search for a replacement. The Revoria Press PC1120 appealed to us due to its advanced features, including its high production capability compared to other systems and versatile varnish options, including selective and textured options.

“The decision to opt for the full configuration, including additional colours such as white, pink, gold, and silver, set the Revoria press apart from other machines we considered during the evaluation stage.”

In addressing the challenges faced by printing businesses, VAL PG has witnessed the decline in sheet-fed offset volumes. While digital volumes are on the rise, the Revoria Press, in conjunction with other equipment and their partnership with Fujifilm, is helping navigate these challenges.

Yann comments: “We wholeheartedly recommend the Revoria Press PC1120. Since investing in it, we have been so impressed with the collaboration that we have also invested in Fujifilm Superia ZX plates, which have been in use since August 2023. These investments have not only strengthened our operational efficiency but also cultivated a new and positive relationship, characterised by clear communication, reliability, and trust.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions, Fujifilm Graphic Communications Europe comments: “We are thrilled to witness VAL PG’s seamless integration of the Revoria Press PC1120 and Fujifilm plates into their printing repertoire. This strategic move aligns with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge digital press solutions. We look forward to continuing our collaborative journey with VAL PG and supporting their endeavours for printing excellence.”

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‘Zero to Landfill’ certification for ink site

Fujifilm’s Broadstairs ink manufacturing site receives Valpak ‘Zero to Landfill’ certification

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Fujifilm’s ink manufacturing site, based in Broadstairs, UK, has received ‘Zero to Landfill’ certification from Valpak, a leading provider of environmental compliance and recycling solutions.

The award-winning factory* manufactures high performance inks for a range of markets, including Uvijet wide format UV inkjet inks, and Sericol screen inks. The company has steadily implemented new systems, technologies and processes at the site to monitor and measure its progress, as it takes steps to further reduce its environmental impact.

The Valpak certification is a significant milestone that confirms the site is sending zero packaging, production or hazardous waste to landfill. It also highlights the company’s commitment to continuously improving its waste management through reducing, recycling and reusing resources.

The certification process involved a comprehensive audit, carried out by Valpak, of Fujifilm’s waste management practices on site, including its waste and recycling initiatives.

During the audit, Fujifilm demonstrated how it is measuring and monitoring a wide range of key performance indicators, including:
• Waste in each department is properly and responsibly disposed of in the correct bins
• Hazardous waste containers are sealed, once full, and removed by the onsite waste management team
• Balers are used for plastic polythene and cardboard
• The canteen has separate bins for metal cans, coffee cups, food and general waste
• Food waste is composted
• There are mixed recycling bins in place across the site
• Importantly, Fujifilm records its waste data via an online system to measure and improve its practices.

In addition, Paul Dannahy, Goods Team Leader at the site in Broadstairs, played a key role in identifying waste processing companies which allowed Fujifilm to move waste from incineration to recycling centres, and in other areas, generate value from the waste. (For example, pallets were broken down into pellets for fuel. The pellets were then sent away from the site, sold and reused in other applications).

Fujifilm proved (from 1 April, 2023 to 31 March, 2024) that in addition to sending zero waste to landfill, it achieved a recycling rate of 53.64%. In addition to increasing the amount of waste being recycled, Fujifilm also reduced the overall waste being produced.

 

Paul Dannahy, Goods Team Leader comments: “We are honoured to receive ‘Zero to Landfill’ certification from Valpak. It’s a testament to our team’s dedication to reducing our environmental impact and promoting a circular economy.”

Craig Milsted, Sustainability Advisor at Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems, Broadstairs, adds: “Looking forward, we are confident that we can continue to make iterative improvements all over the site, across all areas of energy, waste and water reductions, to maintain our position as an award-winning, world-class and sustainable factory.”

 

Bronwynn Harris, Waste & Resource Traceability Consultant at Valpak, adds: “We are delighted to certify Fujifilm’s Broadstairs site with ‘Zero to Landfill’ status. The company’s commitment to sustainability and the team’s proactive approach to waste management serve as an exemplary model for other companies to follow. The achievement highlights the significant impact that dedicated waste management practices can have on our planet.”

* Winner of ‘Best Factory’ award in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017

Case study: Jet Press 750S

MR Cartonnage Numerique

Case study

MR confirms Jet Press 750S investment at drupa 2024 to support business growth and reduce environmental impact

MR Cartonnage Numerique

Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, France

Jet Press 750S

Reading time: 4 minutes

This is our first ever investment with Fujifilm and through the whole decision-making process they’ve been a pleasure to work with.

Jonathan Mihy | MR Cartonnage Numerique

Highlights

  • Founded in 2009, MR has always been a digital-only packaging print business, producing short run packaging and protypes for major luxury brands.
  • At drupa 2024 the company confirmed an investment in Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S for folding carton packaging.
  • The french packaging company decided the Jet Press was the right machine to support business growth.
  • MR was impressed by Fujifilm’s commitment to understand their particular needs to ensure the press worked exactly as they needed it to.
  • The water-based inks the Jet Press uses, and the recyclability of Jet Press printed products, were very important factors in their decision.
  • The Jet Press 750S investment is an important step in MR Cartonnage Numerique reducing their carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Founded in 2009, and a DIAM company since 2017, MR has been a digital-only packaging print business from the outset, producing short run packaging and protypes for major luxury brands. At drupa 2024 the company confirmed an investment in Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S for folding carton packaging.

“The folding carton packaging market is growing,” says company founder and CEO Jonathan Mihy. “And within that market, short run work is increasing fastest of all. But achieving the necessary levels of quality, and being able to do so profitably, remains a challenge.

“We’re always on the lookout for new technologies to give us a competitive edge and to help us to grow,” Mr Mihy continues. “Ultimately, we decided the Jet Press was the right machine to help us do that, and there were a lot of reasons behind that decision.”

“We’d been looking into inkjet over a number of years, and became increasingly certain that our next investment needed to be in an inkjet press. We also wanted a B2 format size – so those criteria immediately put the Jet Press on our radar.

“When we started looking at it closely, we were even more impressed. Not just by the machine itself – but the lengths that Fujifilm went to, throughout the process, to ensure that it worked exactly as it needed to. We tested it exhaustively and Fujifilm were hugely supportive right from the very beginning until we were ready to make our decision. They worked with us incredibly closely to understand our challenges and particular needs and to answer every question. This is our first ever investment with Fujifilm and through the whole decision-making process they’ve been a pleasure to work with.”

Mr Mihy also has high praise for the press itself. “The colour consistency is excellent,” he continues. “That is so important for our clients. We can print a short run and then have complete confidence that we can match the colours exactly at a later date.”

“The up-time and reliability are also superb. The press is robust, built an offset-style chassis, and downtime is minimal. Furthermore,” Mr Mihy concludes. “the water based inks the Jet Press uses, and the easy recyclability of Jet Press printed products, were also very important factors in our decision. We’re committed, as a business, to reducing our carbon footprint and our environmental impact. Our Jet Press investment is an important step in that direction.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions, Fujifilm Europe adds: “The Jet Press has been setting quality and productivity standards in commercial print for more than a decade. We’re delighted now to see more and more customers recognising its potential for high-end, short to mid-run packaging, based on its wider colour gamut, consistent colour quality, flat tint reproduction and higher machine up-time. We’re honoured that MR Cartonnage Numerique has opted to partner with us to expand their business, and we look forward to a long future working together.”

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Case study: Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED

Fokina

Case study

Fokina becomes first German business to invest in Fujifilm’s Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED printer

Fokina GmbH

Eppingen, Germany

Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED

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Our partnership with Fujifilm has been instrumental in driving our success, and the Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED has become an indispensable asset in our design and printing processes.

Sven Breiter | Fokina GmbH

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Highlights

  • Fokina, a dynamic printing business based in Germany, invested in the hybrid printer in 2023.
  • The business has experienced substantial growth by adding a Fujifilm Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED to its fleet of printers.
  • Fujifilm’s innovative technology has helped the business to continue to meet the diverse needs of its clients, with faster turnaround times.
  • Fokina showcased the capabilities of the Acuity Ultra printer by producing stunning graphics for Fujifilm’s stand at FESPA 2022.
  • The dynamic printing company demonstrated the printer’s exceptional performance, as well as its ability to create show-stopping visuals.
  • It not only streamlines machine and company processes, but also contributes to resource conservation.

Fokina, a dynamic printing business based in Germany, has experienced substantial business growth, and harnessed the full potential of its printing capabilities, by adding a Fujifilm Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED to its fleet of printers. Fokina’s strategic investment in 2023 marked Fujifilm’s inaugural sale of the Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED in Germany.

Fokina showcased the capabilities of the Acuity Ultra printer by producing stunning graphics for Fujifilm’s stand at FESPA 2022. Collaborating with Equinox, a renowned exhibition stand design company, Fokina demonstrated the printer’s exceptional performance, as well as its ability to create show-stopping visuals.

The Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED has ensured operational efficiency on various fronts at Fokina. It not only streamlines machine and company processes but also contributes to resource conservation. Moreover, in light of escalating energy costs, the printer is cost-effective, boasting low power consumption and ink usage.

Sven Breiter, CEO of Fokina, comments: “Fujifilm’s Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED printer has truly revolutionised our productivity and has allowed us to achieve new heights in terms of quality and efficiency. This machine was the best choice to solve our business’s daily challenges.

“With our two Fujifilm machines, we’re able to deliver flexibility, quality and value for money to our customers, and we’re always supported by Fujifilm’s exceptional customer service, training and technical expertise.”

Sven adds: “Our partnership with Fujifilm has been instrumental in driving our success, and the Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED has become an indispensable asset in our design and printing processes.”

Shaun Holdom, Business Development Manager, Wide Format, at Fujifilm Wide Format Inkjet Systems, comments: “Fokina has been a valued partner and customer of Fujifilm since 2020 when they first invested in the Acuity Ultra, a precursor to the groundbreaking Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED. The longstanding relationship between Fokina and Fujifilm underscores the trust and confidence Fokina places in Fujifilm’s cutting-edge technologies, creating a perfect synergy of success.”

 

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Case study: Revoria Press PC1120

EA Printing

Case study

EA Printing looks to the future with Fujifilm Revoria Press PC1120 investment

EA Printing

Leicestershire, UK

Revoria Press PC1120

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In Fujifilm, we now have the support of a tight-knit, knowledgeable and highly professional team to help us.

Matt Saulsbury | EA Printing

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Highlights

  • EA Printing invests in Revoria Press PC1120 enabling them to increase their print offering to customers.
  • Co-owner, Matt Saulsbury, sees the digital press investment and partnership with Fujifilm as positive steps for the future for the company.
  • The digital printing company works with a huge number of major UK and global brands offering a wide range of services.
  • The press features an advanced print engine with 10 colours, including gold, silver, white, pink & clear, easily configurable in six stations.
  • Aside from the special colours, EA Printing has noticed an improvement in productivity and quality compared to their previous press.
  • EA Printing is planning open days for creative agencies to come and see the creative potential of the special colours and effects they can now offer.

A small company in terms of size, Leicestershire-based EA Printing works with a huge number of major UK and global brands, both directly and through creative agencies. Offering a wide range of services, from digital print, to wide format, letterpress, die cutting, embossing and debossing, EA Printing specialises in complex, conceptual work that its customers find hard to get done elsewhere. Needing to replace an end-of-life toner device, the very hands-on business owners Matt Saulsbury and David Kennedy considered a range of options, before opting for the Revoria Press PC1120.

Saulsbury comments: “We’d never dealt with Fujifilm before, because until recently they haven’t been directly involved in the toner market in the UK. Though of course, as everyone knows, Fujifilm-made digital toner presses have been around for a long time, and we’d been using one ourselves for a number of years. I’d always been very impressed with the technology, so when I started seeing a few articles in the trade press about Fujifilm entering the toner market directly in the UK, I was interested. I know the quality of their products and I liked the idea of working with them directly.

“Ultimately it was a visit from a Fujifilm wide format sales rep that really got the ball rolling. He came to talk to us about wide format, but we quickly got talking about Revoria, and it all went from there.

“We did consider a few other options, including sticking with our existing supplier, but ultimately we decided that we needed to take the opportunity to invest in something that was going to help us differentiate our offering and grow our business, rather than just stand still and keep doing what we had been doing. When we’d decided that, the choice was obvious.”

EA Printing’s Revoria Press PC1120 was installed in late December 2023 and was put straight to work from early January. “It was incredibly busy right away,” Saulsbury continues. “Even before we were fully trained up on how to use it, we had jobs coming in. We really liked the fact that it had a white ink option, with all the requests we get now for printing on dark or coloured board. We’d also immediately seen the potential for the gold and silver ink options to win us high value work with metallic effects. But, somewhat to our surprise, the biggest advantage so far has been the pink ink – which has already won us some greeting cards work. The creative agency sourcing the greetings cards needed a print supplier who could produce fluorescent colours, and the florescent pink we can achieve on the PC1120 was exactly right for what they needed.

“The other advantage of the pink, from a much more practical point of view, is that we can now match far more pantone colours than we could before. We’re always getting customers bringing slightly unusual colours to us and asking if we can match them. With the pink, we can do that far more now than we could before.”

With so much more the company can now offer, EA Printing is planning some open days for creative agencies to come and see the creative potential of the special colours and effects now on offer. Aside from the special colours, Saulsbury also notes the improved productivity and quality they’re noticing compared with their previous press.

“The quality has surprised me.” Saulsbury confesses. “I knew it was a step up from what we had before – but hadn’t expected that step up to be as big as it has. We’ve really noticed it and we’ve had customers remark on it as well. “It’s also a lot faster than what we had before, which is particularly noticeable when we’re crunching through longer run print jobs. Then there’s the long sheet format option, which we can also duplex print from a high capacity tray. Taken altogether, it all adds up to a massive productivity boost.”

In a challenging market, Saulsbury is confident about his own company’s prospects and sees his new investment and partnership with Fujifilm as positive steps in facing that future.

 

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Case study: Jet Press 750S HSM, Revoria PC1120, Revoria E1 Series

Impress Print Services

Case study

Impress Print Services expands capabilities and enhances efficiency with triple investment in Fujifilm digital print solutions

Impress Print Services

Walton-on-Thames, UK

Jet Press 750S HSM, Revoria Press PC1120, Revoria E1 Series

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The Fujifilm machines do what we need them to do straight away, with minimal downtime, enhancing our overall business productivity and efficiency.

Michael Kille | Impress Print Services

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Highlights

  • Leading UK print company expands capabilities and enhances operational efficiency with combined investment.
  • The digital print solutions include Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria Press E1 Series.
  • The new presses have propelled Impress into new markets, such as short-run packaging (through the Jet Press), and enabled it to bring previously outsourced B1 litho work in-house (through the Revoria presses).
  • Impress is a business that prioritises sustainability – when considering the investment, Impress placed huge importance on the overall environmental credentials of the new machines.
  • The special colours on the Revoria PC1120 have really helped them retain certain types of work and Impress Print Services are delighted with the quality and productivity of the monochrome Revoria E1.

Leading UK print company expands capabilities and enhances operational efficiency with combined investment in Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria Press E1 Series. Based in Walton-on-Thames, UK, Impress is a family owned business that has grown into an award-winning print business with a reputation for quality and sustainability. Over the course of more than three decades, Impress has delivered marketing materials for a diverse clientele, including both end-users and creative agencies.

After one of the company’s previous digital machines reached end of life, the team at Impress were exploring various options in the market. Michael Kille, Managing Director, Impress Print Services, comments: “The quality produced on our previous digital machine was good, but there were productivity issues. Now, the Fujifilm machines do what we need them to do straight away, with minimal downtime, enhancing our overall business productivity and efficiency. Furthermore, our production capabilities and our value offering have been significantly enhanced through the addition of B2 digital, which complements our litho offering.

“Additionally,” Kille continues. “The special colours on the Revoria PC1120 have really helped us to retain certain types of work that would previously have been B1 litho printed, and we’re delighted with the quality and productivity of the monochrome Revoria E1.”

The new presses have propelled Impress into new markets, such as short-run packaging (through the Jet Press), and enabled it to bring previously outsourced B1 litho work in-house (through the Revoria presses).

Impress is a business that prioritises sustainability; as evidenced through their commitment to recycling materials; their ongoing sustainability programme, and the harnessing of solar power for their own energy needs. When considering the investment, Impress placed huge importance on the overall environmental credentials of the new machines.

Michael comments: “Since installing the Fujifilm machines, we’ve seen a significant reduction in power usage. In particular, with the efficiencies created by the Jet Press 750S, its B2 capability and enhanced productivity, coupled with the lack of breakdowns and smooth workflow, our waste and downtime has reduced and output has significantly increased.”

He concludes: “It’s been a fantastic experience working with Fujifilm through the sales and installation process, and they are always responsive when providing ongoing support. They are truly one of the top suppliers in the industry. Thanks to Fujifilm, we now have the best in inkjet and the best in toner, and a business that runs more productively and effectively than ever before.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions, Fujifilm Graphic Communications Europe comments: “Fujifilm is unique in the market in offering the best of both toner and inkjet solutions and it’s always particularly rewarding to partner with businesses who recognise the enormous potential of the combination of these new technologies. But our market-leading technologies are only half of the story. We’re equally proud of the service we provide after installation as we help businesses to develop and grow. This bold investment from Impress is just the beginning, we look forward to working with them in the months and years to come as they grow their offering and their business and bring the benefits of best-in-class-toner and inkjet technology to their own customers.”

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Case study: Acuity Ultra R2

Ateliers Cassandre

Case study

Ateliers Cassandre drives productivity and growth with Fujifilm Acuity Ultra R2

Ateliers Cassandre

Wissous, France

Acuity Ultra R2

Reading time: 4 minutes

Our commitment to excellence drives us to collaborate with the best. That’s why we partnered with Fujifilm – an established brand and expert in digital printing.

Clément Asnar | Ateliers Cassandre

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Highlights

  • Ateliers Cassandre invested in an Acuity Ultra R2 super-wide printer.
  • The decision was driven by the company’s dedication to delivering high quality projects in a timely manner to its customers.
  • They first saw the Acuity Ultra R2 at FESPA 2022.
  • Clément Asnar – owner of Ateliers Cassandre, was wowed with its design features and exceptional printing quality.
  • It is ultimately capable of boosting Atelier Cassandre’s productivity, helping it to complete more than 50,000 jobs per year, and delivering an excellent ROI.
  • The wide format printer has proven to be a worthwhile investment.

The family-owned business, which was established in Essonne three decades ago, produces numerous applications including exhibition stands, retail displays, textiles and more. The ISO-certified company’s premises is the biggest manufacturing site in Ile de France.

Always appreciative of its customers’ deadlines, Ateliers Cassandre prides itself on delivering high quality projects in a timely manner. To support this strategy, the company continuously invests in top performing, cutting-edge technologies, such as the Fujifilm Acuity Ultra R2, which owner Clément Asnar first saw in action at FESPA 2022.

Asnar believed the Acuity Ultra R2 would be an ideal addition to his business for a number of reasons. It has printing speeds of 600m2/h; its 3-level greyscale printheads deliver 3.5 pl drop sizes for exceptional photo printing quality, while minimising ink usage; and the printer also has a very low energy consumption. It is ultimately capable of boosting Atelier Cassandre’s productivity, helping it to complete more than 50,000 jobs per year, and delivering an excellent ROI.

Clément Asnar, Owner, Ateliers Cassandre, comments: “When we first saw the Acuity Ultra R2 at FESPA 2022, we were wowed with its design features and exceptional printing quality. We then visited a client in Southern Spain, who already had the machine in its fleet, and we were further impressed with its high productivity.

Asnar adds: “With our annual growth rate being approximately 10%, we are in a phase of rapid development and our commitment to excellence drives us to collaborate with the best. That’s why we partnered with Fujifilm – an established brand and expert in digital printing. The Acuity Ultra R2 has proven to be a worthwhile investment and we look forward to collaborating with Fujifilm in the future.

Shaun Holdom, Marketing Manager, High End Products at Fujifilm Wide Format Inkjet Systems, adds: “Launched in 2021 as part of Fujifilm’s fully redesigned Acuity wide format range, the Acuity Ultra R2 roll-fed printer has won iF, Good Design and Red Dot awards for its impeccable design features.

“We’re thrilled that the Acuity Ultra R2 is helping our customers, such as Ateliers Cassandre, to push the boundaries with quality, productivity and print speeds, while remaining energy efficient and delivering on ROI.”

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Acuity Prime Hybrid

The True Hybrid Printing Solution

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A rapidly changing sign and display market needs flexible solutions to keep pace with changing demand. While improvements to speed and quality are still being made, these are increasingly marginal, and it’s in the areas of value-for-money and versatility that there are opportunities for real differentiation.

Part of this shift towards the demand ever greater versatility is a result of the Covid pandemic, where print service providers, particularly those who had been highly specialised in the past, were forced to adapt and invest in new types of technology, to serve new markets with a more diverse range of applications.

One market response to this shift has been a significant increase in interest in hybrid printers and the obvious benefits they provide in their flexibility and versatility. When Fujifilm completely redesigned and relaunched its Acuity range of wide format printers in 2021, it was, in part, to be able to better respond to exactly these kinds of market shifts. The Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED and Acuity Prime Hybrid are early evidence of this strategy working exactly as planned.

This article looks at the Acuity Prime Hybrid in particular, delving deeper into what sets it apart from the competition, offering some insights into its true hybrid nature and its place in the evolving print industry.

 

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A true hybrid platform

What do we mean by a ‘true hybrid’ platform? Aside from the obvious – being able to print to a wide range of both rigid and flexible substrates – what defines a ‘true hybrid’ printer? Perhaps we could start to answer that question by first addressing what it is not. It is not a flatbed printer with a roll function bolted on, nor, for that matter, is it a roll-to-roll machine with a flatbed table as an optional extra. Machines like this have their place, but that place is really only in environments where that additional functionality is needed only occasionally. In today’s print marketplace – where being able to accommodate and deliver as broad a range of work as possible is paramount – these ‘halfway hybrids’ are often no longer good enough.

With a true hybrid, you get exceptional performance, whether printing to rigid or roll-fed media, as the machine is designed with both in mind, rather than one of those simply being a bolt-on extra. And if the build quality of the machine is good enough, then that exceptional performance remains consistent even over very long jobs, whether roll-to-roll or rigid media, providing the ultimate flexibility.

The true hybrid opens up a range of possibilities for print businesses looking for growth opportunities. It is able to produce more work, faster.

Design and build

Fujifilm’s Acuity range combines award-winning UK design, with Japanese quality assurance and meticulous manufacturing processes. This exceptional design and build quality is notable in all aspects of the machines’ performance, but one area especially relevant to the Acuity Prime Hybrid, marking it out as an excellent example of a “true hybrid”, is the media handling capability. The industrial build quality of the Acuity Prime Hybrid gives it the ability to handle rolls of up to 100kg, far in excess of anything that a modified flatbed could manage. Not only that, but the media also tracks exceptionally well, meaning that the machine can be left printing long jobs with minimal operator involvement.

World class inks

When it comes to inks and curing, the Acuity Prime Hybrid boasts another advantage over many of its competitors. Fujifilm’s own UV and low energy LED UV curing inks mean that the Acuity Prime Hybrid is not only faster than many of its competitors, it also prints to a much broader range of substrates. This is because low energy curing also means low heat, which means that sensitive media can be used much more easily, and printed at higher speeds than would be possible otherwise, something impossible with curing systems that require a hotter drying process, for example latex. Lower heat also, of course, means lower energy use, which in turn means lower energy costs, meaning there are environmental benefits as well as potential cost savings, without reducing output.

Importantly, Fujifilm’s UV inkjet inks are also Greenguard Gold certified, making them suitable for a range of interior applications including wall coverings.

True versatility

The Acuity Prime Hybrid also distinguishes itself with its 2.05m printing width, a feature that extends beyond the standard 1.6m of most alternatives. This expanded capability doesn’t come at a premium, making it a practical choice for businesses looking to explore new horizons. The machine’s larger printing width offers the freedom to print rolls of various sizes efficiently, as well as the ability to run multiple boards side by side – while reducing the need for trimming or resizing, saving both time and resources. This versatility opens doors to a myriad of applications, from retail signage to durable outdoor displays.

In an era when adaptability is vital, the Acuity Prime Hybrid provides an ideal solution for print businesses to remain competitive and responsive to the ever changing market.

Proven solution

The Acuity Prime Hybrid is already proving its worth in real business environments.

David Allen, Managing Director of Allen Signs, in the UK, was first in the world to invest in this machine, in autumn 2023. He says the printer’s superb media handling made it not only stand out among competitors, but makes it able to print on difficult substrates, such as metallics, in a cost-effective manner.

Allen says: “Due to our familiarity with hybrid platforms, we sought the Acuity Prime Hybrid as an opportunity to explore the Fujifilm brand further. The printer has now allowed us to carry out our normal production with minimal issues and excellent quality and ink performance.”

Print Specialist at Allen Signs, Matt Ryder, adds: “We tried a job on the new Fujifilm machine, and instantly, it tracked. It was perfect. As for materials, we are yet to come across a substrate that doesn’t work.”

Allen Signs is the first of many businesses in Europe and around the world that stand to benefit from a machine that is both a true hybrid, and a true game changer in wide format print production.

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