MPS secures four press deals in Asia

In Japan orders were confirmed by Toray Industries and T&K Toka for one flexo press each, with a further two to be installed in South Korea.

T&K Toka is the agent of MPS in Japan. It will install a flexo press in the demonstration center of its factory in Saitama Prefecture.

Toray Industries has ordered an EF multi-substrate flexo press with the automated print control (APC) advanced package for its factory in Okazaki-shi, Aichi Prefecture.

This is Toray Industries’ first MPS press, and will be used for the development of photopolymer plates.

Toray Industries purchased the MPS press based on the highly advanced print pressure control in combination with the stable web tension on the EF press.

A signing ceremony was held in Japan, led by Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Henk Kamp, for the MPS presses ordered by Toray Industries and T&K Toka. The orders were signed with pens in the official Dutch flag colors of red, white and blue, accompanied by a pen in the Dutch royal color of orange to recognize a ‘certificate of cooperation’ between the three companies.

Erik Blomjous, MPS regional director for the Asia-Pacific region, said: ‘MPS is honoured to receive orders from four very reputable companies in Japan and South Korea, including Toray Industries, a leading name in the Japanese industry.

‘This successful trade mission has further strengthened our presence in the Asian market.’

The trade mission took place from October 27-31 in Japan and across November 2-4 in South Korea in parallel with an official state visit by Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. The trade mission was intended to reinforce the already strong bilateral relations between Japan and South Korea with The Netherlands.

Blomjous participated in the official delegation of the trade mission, and said: ‘It was truly a privilege and memorable experience to take part in such a prestigious trade mission, alongside the Dutch Royal House and Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs.’