MPS reports UK growth

MPS' UK operation has reported a period of growth in recent months, reflected in sales of press machinery to three UK label printers: Reflex Labels, Hamilton Labels and Watershed Packaging.

Reflex Labels is now running production on its 10-color MPS press, its second MPS press investment. The initial press was primarily purchased for the production of the company’s linerless product, but its capability created new opportunities in other markets, resulting in a demand for a second machine.

Hamilton Labels recently placed an order for its second MPS press, two years after its first order. The first machine, an EC 330 8-color press, is said to have created demand for a second press in a shorter timescale than anticipated.

Chris Marsh, managing director of Hamilton Labels, commented: ‘The increase in throughput and productivity made the decision to buy the second press a very easy one indeed. The opportunity to put in a second press with the utilization of existing skill sets was also very attractive.’ The press is scheduled for delivery early next year.

Watershed Packaging, meanwhile, has purchased its first purpose-built packaging press. The 20in web width, 9-color press will complement four existing MPS machines at its facility in Leeds. The company has a new state-of-the-art production facility due to be in operation in the first quarter of next year.

Steve Walker, managing director of Watershed Packaging, commented: ‘Before purchasing our first press at this width we evaluated presses from other manufacturers. We selected the MPS solution as their technology is unparallel at this width. MPS and its products have been a part of our growth and have provided us with a sustained platform for continued growth through their reliability and performance. We value our customer’s loyalty to us when we deliver the support and partnership they require and felt we should adopt the same ethical position when making our own purchasing decisions.’

Pictured: (L-R) John Waters, Watershed, and Nick Tyrer, MPS UK, by Watershed’s fifth MPS press

Click here for more stories about MPS on L&L.com.