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T: 01785 253 796 | ipia.org.uk 5 INNOVATION AUTUMN 2022 NEWS& COMMENT 31 NPS pursues profit growth withDBM-600 Newcastle based commercial printer NPS Group have upgraded their first- generation Duplo booklet and collating system 2000 with a new DBM-600 Booklet System from Duplo’s dealer Glendale Presentation Solutions to increase production and to bring more work in-house. queryand theiraftersalesand support isexcellent.” Glendale is an independent supplierof finishingequipment throughout theUK and havebeen aDuplodealer formany years. LikeDuplo,Glendale’spriority is always the customer,bringing them the right finishing solutionswithenough training to leave the customers comfortablewith their newequipment.With a fully trainedengineering team to install andmaintainmanyDuplo systems, theDBM-600 atNPSGroup isoneof the largerDuplo bookletmaking solutions available throughGlendale. In2024 Glendalewillbe celebrating 30 years inbusiness. “2022marksour20thanniversary fromwhenwe startedoutas a traditional high streetprintand copy shop calledNPSPrint, however,our reputation forqualityand service led to rapidgrowth anda switch in focusmore towardsour commercial clients,” says RichardBennett,ManagingDirectorofNPSGroup. He adds: “We’veworkedwithGlendale formany yearsand their team is fantastic, verygoodat findingequipment tomatchour business needs,which the newDuploDBM-600booklet system doesadmirably.The newbooklet system hasalready increased ourproduction significantlybutalsomake-readiesand set up is much faster,meaningdowntime hasbeen reduced. “OurpreviousDuplowasextremely reliablebutwasgettingold, wewere looking for somethingmoreautomated, that isoneof the reasonswe chose theDBM-600.The transitionbetween theold and the newbooklet system hasbeen really smooth, the training withGlendaleandDuploengineerswas in-depthandour staffare really comfortable runningandmaintaining the system.” Duplo’sDBM-600 is a fully automaticbooklet system thatoffers versatility andprecision tobothoffset anddigitalprinters. Combining the high speedDSC-10/60i collator towerswith the DBM-600bookletmaker and trimmer,provides userswith the ability to finishbookletsof all sizes includingA4 landscape. Thebooklet sys tem isPCdriven so users can automatically set up the systemw ithin60 seconds and changeoverbetween jobs within 35 seconds, allwithout the useof any tools.Theoperator can create and save an unlimited numberof jobswithease for future instant recall andeasilymake any fine adjustments to0.1mm accuracywhenever it is necessary. Talking aboutwhy thismodelwas chosen,Richardexplains: “The DBM-600was specifically chosenbecausewewanted tobring allourA4 landscape in-housebutwealso needed to increase capacityandproduction levelswith the increase inorders.As I mentioned,automationwasa key consideration for usandwe really love that it can save jobs for future so that repeatorderswill take seconds to set up.BetweenGlendaleandDuplo thedepth of knowledgewas very impressive, they had theanswers toany Findoutmore: duplointernational.com/uk Duplo’sDBM-600 isa fullyautomaticbookletsystem thatoffersversatilityand precision tobothoffsetanddigitalprinters Left toRight: SteveBertram , AndyBennett and BexBennett of NPCGroup are excitedaboutexploitingnewopportunitieswith their DBM600 bookletmaker InnovationNov22 v1.indd 31 12/11/2022 08:53 INDEPENDENT PRINT INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 10 NEWS& COMMENT ACompass to navigate the energy crisis Compass Business Finance has provided a full ‘Practical Steps and Ideas to Mitigate the Energy Crisis’ document to support businesses with cashflow support. Providing the upmost support to SMEs through the difficulties of the current economic climate. If yourbusiness is in needof cashflow support, funding tobecome moreenergyefficient,or to invest in sustainabilityprojects, it’s worth talking to your fin nceprovider as soon aspossible. Funding support is available through theRecovery LoanScheme, and localgrants, aswell as taxbenefits such as theAnnual Investment Allowance and theSuperDeduction, however, allof these are time limited.CompassBusiness Finance are focusedpri rilyon asset- based finance for the rint,packaging, andengineering sectors, pleaseget in touch to findout how they can support you. CompassBusiness Finance areworkingwithbusinesses toprovide cashflow support, helping them to faceboth theenergy crisis and the rising costof rawmaterials.TheSMEConfidenceTracker Survey reported that 79percentofSMEs (are saying) that the currenteconomic climate isworse thanduring thepandemic. MarkNelson,director atCompassBusiness Finance, comments: “We’re seeingbusinessesbeing forcedback into survivalmode, again,manyofwhomare having to take urgentaction to navigate theirway throughawhole hostof critical issues. Following the minibudget,businesses havebeenprovidedwith some short-term relief, however,manyofour customersare looking for longer term solutions.” Compass haveput together adiscussionpaperonmitigating the energy crisis, looking atpractical steps and ideas formanaging businesses through the crisis and to advance towards their sustainabilitygoals, includingexamples fromRMCDigital and BrownsPrint. Speaking about their solarproject,NicoleSpencer,managing directorofRMCDigital, adds: “Ourenergy costs this summer were halfwhat the usuallyare,andalthoughwe hadoriginally estimateda5-yearpayback, risingenergy costs havemeant that the returnon investment hasbeenmuchquicker.” To view thediscussion paper, visit this link: compassbusinessfinance. co.uk/2022/09/29/mitigating- the-energy-crisis We’re seeing businesses being forced back into survivalmode, again,many ofwhom are having to take urgent action to navigate theirway through a whole host of critical issues. – MarkNelson,Director, CompassBusiness Finance MarkNelson,directoratCompassBusinessFinanceprovideskey insight on mitigating theenergy crisis forSMEs SamCherry,Director,EbbsfleetPrintingSolutions.FujifilmAcuityPrime Peopleoften tellus thatwe’re theprint industry’s bestkeptsecret.Whilewe’rehapp ywith the accolade, it’s time toshareourst ory. Wehaveacommitment toprint, and the technologies thatbring it to life, t hat issecond tonone.Andwithaportfolioof in dustry-leading analogueanddigitalsolutions,w eareuniquely positioned tohelpyou transform yourbusiness ina rapidlychangingworld. Takea fresh look at Fujifilm Commercial& newspaper Sign& display Label& packaging InnovationNov 22 v1.indd 10 12/11/2022 08:53 INNOVATION AUTUMN 2022 NEWS& COMMENT 5 Vivid are thrilled to announce that their innovative VeloTaper fully automated flatbed taping system has won the presti gious 2022 P innacle Inter Tech Award for best technology. Vividwins Pinnacle InterTechAward Formore information : vivid-online.com Vivid’sVelotape becomesUK’s first 2022Pinnacle InterTechAward winner forbest technology singlingoutbreakthrough innovations frommanyexcellent entries.We congratulateallwhoparticipatedand thosewhowere designatedwith thisaward.” MartinEvans,managing firector atVivid, comments: “TheVivid team is veryproudof receiving thePinnacle InterTechawardand arededicated toproviding thebestprint finishingequipment for our customersandpartners.Thisaward isa testament to that commitment.Thank you for supporting us.” Innovativebydesign TheVeloTaper is a fully automated flatbed taping system hat appliesdouble-sided tape accur telyonto a varietyofmedia andor substrates automatically int edesignated spots.The result is a finished cut and creasedproduct immediately ready for assembling. A numberof scenarios requiredouble-sided tape tobe laid onto sheetor rollmaterials to allow for later assemblyor fixing. Traditionally thiswouldbe amanual and time-consuming task, andone that is subject to the inconsistencies typicalofmanual positioning. TheVeloTaper automated flatbed taping systemmakes lightwork of this task and taping canbeperformed at the same time asother processes such as cutting and creasing, for ready-to-assemble displays forexample. The tape applicator is capableof automaticalyplacing and cutting a rangeofdouble-sided tapes up to22mm inwidthprecisely along theX andY axis.Now you can automaticall cut, crease and tape all inonepass. Freeing up youroperator to completeotherwork. Vivid’sVeloTaper continues to impress across theboard as an advancedpieceof finishing technology.TheVeloTaper is a fully automated flatbed taping system that appliesdouble-sided tape accuratelyonto a varietyofmedia andor substrates automatically in thedesignated spots.The result is a finished cut and creased product immediately ready for assembling. ThePinnacle InterTechAward from ‘PrintingUnitedAlliance’, the most comprehensivemember-basedprinting andgraphic arts association in theUSA, are the industry’s largest,most respected awards competition forprint-related technology andproducts. ThePinnacle InterTechAwards honour thedevelopmentof technologiespredicted to have amajor impacton the commercial printing,digital textile,packaging, screenprinting,wide format,or related industries. Vivid is theonlyUK company towin aPinnacle IntertechAward in2022, joining anevenmore select groupof technology leaders than is usual.This year just seven companies havebeen recognised, around half the numberof2021.TheAwardsexemplify new technology that isdeemed by veteran industry judges tobe truly innovative and likely to have a significant impactonprinting and graphics companies. DawnNye,programmanager, at PrintingUnitedAlliance com ments: “ThePinnacle Int erTechAward program celebra te s the inventiveness of suppliersand recognises technologyadvancingour industry. The judges had the tough taskof InnovationNov 22 v1.indd 5 12/11/2022 08:52 MEMBER EDITORIAL CONTENT INDEPENDENT PRINT INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 16 NEWS& COMMENT businessesofall sizes to sharea visionofeco-friendlypractices, frompre-press through to theendproduct.” Matt adds: “Due toour focusonenvironmentally-friendly solutions,we havebeen heavily involved inwater-wash flexo production formany years,always keepinga keeneyeon industry developments.Wewereawareof Fujifilm’s Flenexplates fora whileandwereattracted to the sustainability characteristicsas muchas the highprintqualityandproductivity theyoffer. “Weare confident Flenex can usbuildon thepositive name CreationRepro has in thepackaging industry,aspioneers forboth qualityand sustainability.Havingaworld-renownedpartner in Fujifilm, to helpmarketandgrowourbusiness, is fantastic for us.” CreationReprographics feel the flex Fujifilm’s Flenex FWplates fall in linewithCreation’sdesire to improve its sustainability credentials,whilemaintaining itsquality andproductivity. “We havea large customerbase– someofwhicharebig names in the industry– sowe know that thequalityofourproductsmust be consistent,” saysMatt Francklow,ManagingDirector atCreation. CreationReprographics are specialists inpackaging artwork, reprographics andplateproduction. Matt continues: “Ourequipment hasalwaysbeen vital toour business,aswe use it for somanydifferentareas.Butwearealso very in tunewith sustainability; in fact, it’sat the heartofeverything wedo–anethos thatweput intopracticeeveryday.We created ourown internalprogramme toachieve zero-carbon reprographics bymaking small changesateach stageofourwork. “In today’sprintandpackagingenvironment, it’s vital for Findoutmore: fujifilm.com/uk/en/ business/graphic/label-package- printing/Flenex-FW Showcasing a wider trend for print businesses to reduce their impact on the natural world, Creation Reprographics has signed a four-year-deal for Fujifilm’s Flenex-FW water-washable flexo plates. (L toR) David Parker , UK Packaging SalesManager, Fujifilm and MattFrancklow, Managing Director , Creation Reprographics Antalis supportsThinkPinkcampaign Breast cancer is themost common cancer inwomenwithone womandiagnosedevery tenminutes.Around55,000women and 370men arediagnosedwithbreast cancerevery year in theUK*. Antalis, for the fourth year running,willonce againbe selling limitededitionpacksofHPOfficeA480gsm ‘Pink’WrappedReam to supportbreast cancer campaigns.However, this yearAntalis hasextended its support to include salesofHPEverydayA4 75gmspaper.Bothgradeswillbepackaged in a limitededition ‘Pink’WrappedReam,with thedonated funds raised through the initiativegoing to thePinkRibbon Foundation in theUK to support localprojects. Antalis is striving to sell asmany reams aspossible this year to raisemoremoney for thisworthy charity, available nowwhilst stock lasts.Customers can show their supportbypurchasing thepaper to use in theirownbusinessor to sellon to their customers for resellers.Antalis reseller customers also have access to awide Over the last three years Antalis has raised over £14,000 for Think Pink Europe and The Pink Ribbon Foundation in the UK for breast cancer awareness through their sales of HP ‘Pink Ream’ office paper. rangeofmarketing tools and re ources to help thempromote the campaign. ThinkPinkEuropeworks toprovide non-profitbreast cancer organizationswith trainingopportunities to strengthen their operative capacities, improvingbestpractices, and implementing localprograms such as the “Race forTheCure”. ThePinkRibbon Foundation is agrantmaking trustwith amission to fundprojects and provide financial support toUK charities that reliev the needs ofpeoplewho are suffering from, have been affectedby breast cancer,orwho work to advance the understandingof breastcancer and its earlydetection and treatment. Fndoutmo reandvisit:antalis.co.uk *https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/ media/fa cts-statistics Antalis support BreastCancer charities for the fourthyear running throughsalesofHP ‘ Pink Ream ’ Office and EverydayPapers InnovationNov22 v1.indd 16 12/11/2022 08:53 MEMBERS CAN SUBMIT UP TO Need help with your content? 900 & 6 Words (per edition for a double page spread article) Images We do not set forward features or content lists Our professional editorial team can provide FREE PR/Copywriting services for members, to enquire email: innovation@ipia.org.uk