ECO Flexibles has signed on for a second Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 inkjet digital flexible packaging press, following ‘unprecedented demand’ from customers for the platform.
The news was announced in Düsseldorf at Drupa 2024, the trade fair for print technologies.
The Northampton-based printing company became the first outside of Japan to install the water-based inkjet digital press, which is located at its newly opened 40,000 ft2 production site and HQ. Now less than 12 months later, a second order has been placed.
The Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 prints CMYK+WW at 50m/min, with a 1200×1200 dpi resolution. Two digital white channels can achieve an opacity of 55-58%. Handling substrates up to 790mm in width, the press is targeted at industrial-scale digital flexible packaging production.
Simon Buswell, sales and marketing director at Eco Flexibles, said, “2024 is proving to be quite the year for Eco Flexibles. We made a significant investment in our first Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 last year and now, not even 12 months later, we have experienced such significant growth that has put us in the position to order a second press.”
The first press exists at the heart of an overall digital flexible packaging production environment, including slitting and lamination.
Simon added, “Our mission has always been to make recyclable monopolymer and paper packaging more accessible for brand owners, and we are delivering just that. We’re reinforcing the fact that sustainable flexible packaging doesn’t require compromise or sacrifices.”
Manuel Schrutt, head of packaging, Fujifilm EMEA, added, “We are delighted to see the significant growth Eco Flexibles has experienced since installing their first Fujifilm Jet Press FP790. It’s exciting to be on the journey with them and share their success.
“A second order in such a short time frame is testament to the first-class work ethic of their highly skilled team, combined with our expertise in inkjet technology. It’s a perfect match that is exceeding customer expectations for digital flexible packaging solutions.”
