Probo invests in Screen Truepress Jet L350UV to expand its reach in the label printing market

Based in Dokkum, the Netherlands, and working exclusively with reseller partners, Probo specializes in digitally printed large format products such as banners, flags, wallpaper, panels, canvas, wood, vinyl and foil, paper and textiles. In addition to its web-to-print services, the company also offers finishing.

Probo has entered the digital label printing market in order to provide an expanded product portfolio to its reseller partners, who it expects will quickly sign up to its new label production service, which in turn could boost its large format print business.

The Screen Truepress Jet L350UV has a running speed of 50m/min, runs off-line and fits in with Probo’s existing technology, with pre-press workflow fully automated with Esko Automation Engine and finishing by the company’s SEI Labelmaster. Automated printhead cleaning and low waste levels were other factors for Probo when deciding to opt for the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV.

The Screen digital label press allows Probo to offer a faster turnaround on short run, variable jobs on a wider range of substrates, and Probo is able to produce significantly larger amounts of sheet and roll labels than before, with faster finishing when laser cutting.

Erwin Postma, owner and CEO of Probo explained: ‘Our investment in the Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press means we can now focus on expanding our reach in the label printing market and specialize in short runs of roll labels, the smallest job being one roll of 25m, and sheet labels.’

Carlo Sammarco, European sales director, Packaging Solutions, Screen GP Europe, commented: ‘Probo's decision to choose the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV to advance its entry in the label printing market is a major endorsement for Screen engineering. We are delighted to be associated with such a professional company that is continually investing and growing a successful print business.’