First European installation of EFI's Jetrion 4000 digital press

Following a European launch at drupa, EFI has begun commercial shipments of its Jetrion 4000 digital color label press. The first installation in Europe is scheduled to take place at Commercial Labels in Congleton, Cheshire, UK, this month.

The Jetrion 4000 UV inkjet system combines EFI's core strengths of workflow, RIP technology, ink development and machine manufacturing into a single stand-alone narrow web press aimed specifically at the label market. It is particularly suited for those with short runs, or requiring versioning or variable data.
 
Commercial Labels' managing director Nigel Painton chose the Jetrion 4000 for its ability to turn around short-run jobs: ‘The Jetrion 4000 alongside our existing liquid toner-based digital, flexo, letterpress and foil presses just strengthens our position as a one stop shop label printing house. We will now be in the position to handle even the most difficult jobs, with or without variable data, quickly, efficiently and profitably. In addition, the extremely durable “bullet proof” UV inkjet print offered by EFI and our new digital die cutting solution will make us very competitive with no plate and no cutter costs.’
 
With the Jetrion 4000, Commercial Label Products expects to further expand into the wine and spirit markets as well as the cosmetic, health and beauty products, electronic, oil and automotive sectors. ‘We are particularly excited about producing outside decals, due to the high light fastness and durability of the UV inks. We also expect the new machine will be particularly good at producing window stickers, printed both one and two sided,’ Painton added.