FINISHING equipment manufacturer A B Graphic (ABG) has hailed the success of its ‘well-attended’ automation open house event at its Bridlington head office and manufacturing facility in late March.
The event showcased the latest developments in ABG’s technology, underlined its strategic direction and confirmed the company’s vision for its digital offering, ABG Connect – the company’s workflow connectivity solution.
An introduction to ABG’s new manufacturing facility at Kelleythorpe Industrial Estate, near Driffield, East Yorkshire, was also included in the programme.
Guests received a mix of partner presentations from CERM, Mercian Labels, Maan Engineering and Actega, together with a factory tour and demonstrations of ABG’s automated finishing technology.
Matt Burton, ABG’s global sales director, said, “In the commercial print arena automation is paramount; however in the labels and packaging space we are in the early days of the automation transformation. ABG are ahead of the market in terms of having products available to facilitate this change such as ABG Connect.
“ABG will continue to sell more and more products with ABG Connect included, bringing about greater efficiencies by reducing the number of machines, headcount and complexity.”
Finishing equipment on show included a Digicon Series 3 – beverage specification, showcasing ECOLEAF and traditional embellishment capabilities, a DigiLase 4.0 with an emphasis on laser die-cutting, fleyevision, a Digicon Lite 3, and non-stop winding technology with an Omega Converter 530. There was also a preview of ABG’s latest turret rewinders, due for launch at Labelexpo Europe in September 2023.
Guests were able to visit ABG’s new 40,000 sq ft premises in Kelleythorpe. Ready for phased occupancy shortly, the site will house ABG’s turret rewinder manufacturing facility, which has been based at a smaller site nearby since 1995, as well as the firm’s engineering facility.
Matt Burton added, “The aim of the event was to reconnect post-pandemic and show off what ABG has been up to – our new products, new facilities, new partnerships, new innovation and to share our strategic vision – all developments that allow us to better serve our markets and customers around the world, today and tomorrow.”