IIJ to host inkjet label symposium

Speakers at the day-long event at Clare College, Cambridge on October 15 will provide insight into subjects such as digital inkjet, in-line inspection, software, special inks and combination flexo and inkjet printing, as well as describing how the latest generation of inkjet technologies can improve results and reduce production costs. Details of the keynote speakers at the symposium are to be announced shortly.

IIJ said that, with the latest statistics from IT Strategies projecting the digital label press market worldwide will be worth over 400 million GBP (679 million USD) to vendors this year, nearly 120 million GBP (204 million USD) will be attributable to inkjet alone. Growth in digital prime labels is expected to exceed 18 percent year-on-year, it added.

John Corrall, managing director of IIJ said: ‘Inkjet penetration into label markets so far remains surprisingly limited despite huge investment from significant players, but the market possibilities and economic benefits are enormous. 

‘Independent research mirrors our own first-hand experience that growth will accelerate next year as the market continues to demand more customisation alongside systems with higher capacity.’

IIJ is a global specialist in industrial inkjet design and technology, as well as being the official sales and technical support centre for Konica Minolta industrial inkjet division. It manufactures a range of print modules covering the labels market, with up to 80m/min (263ft/min) print speed.

Corrall added: ‘At IIJ, we recognize that there are many people needing a real insight into what are significant growth opportunities in inkjet printing in label production. We are determined that this will be an interactive event where both ourselves and other experts will be sharing real-time experiences and knowledge with the wider industry.’