Kit & Media 14 January / February 2023 Canon UK and Ireland’s Colorado 1650 and UVgel 460 ink have been approved for inclusion in the 3M MCS Warranty programme. This approval ensures applications printed on the Colorado 1650 in combination with the UVgel 460 and 3M’s approved media will achieve the quality standards set by 3M. Duncan Smith, production direct sales director at Canon UK and Ireland, comments: “The way that applications are being produced is being transformed by UVgel technology. By securing the 3M MCS Warranty, we have passed another milestone in our long-term strategy to continue the adoption of this unique print technology. By working together with key industry partners such as 3M, we will continue our mission to offer print service providers in this exciting market a wider choice of print technologies and demonstrate the significant difference UVgel could make to their business.” Slingsby offers advice Industrial and commercial equipment provider Slingsby has presented businesses with a six-point guide as to how they can maximise efficiency with the use of certain equipment and kit. Slingsby says while there are many different kinds and categories of handling equipment, some are seen as essential across different industries, including print, and can go a long way to helping enhance operations. First, Slingsby highlights hand trucks and platform trucks as among the most versatile pieces of labour-saving equipment that can be applied for many different uses. Next, Slingsby says shelf and container trollies are a very efficient way of moving items to where they need to go, with making the routine processes as easy and swift as possible being of the utmost importance for the wellbeing of staff. Also highlighted in the guide are pallet trucks or pallet jacks for when goods are primarily transported on pallets. These feature two forks to grip onto the pallet and a hydraulic system, and can be used by hand and with minimal effort. Moving on, driveable trucks such as forklifts, sideloaders and order pickers can play a key role in helping print businesses operate, according to Slingsby. Slingsby also highlighted electric drive-powered tugs, which it says may be a better solution for increasing efficiency. Finally, if moving items in bulk, Slingsby picks out conveyor systems as a good option which can be either manual or motor-driven. Slingsby picked out several pieces of equipment that can help printers The Colorado 1650 and its UVgel 460 inks were put through a series of tests Canon bags 3M approval for UVgel 460 ink and Colorado Tradeprint hails iX3200 impact Tradeprint has revealed how its investment in a new Canon varioPRINT iX3200 earlier this year has allowed it to increase its digital print capacity, drive additional business growth, and access new markets. The business took on the machine in a bid to optimise its production workflows and improve offset runs, with the installation having allowed Tradeprint to increase production capacity and achieve higher quality prints. Tradeprint also says it has been able to expand its range of printed booklets by leveraging the capabilities of the device, while the planet-friendly features of the machine, including ultralong life piezo print heads, water-based pigment inks, and lower energy consumption levels, is helping the business achieve its sustainable goals. Rod Scrimgeour, operations director at Tradeprint, comments: “Our experience with Canon has been nothing short of excellent and on a tight deadline, the team turned the installation around swiftly and professionally. “Our operators now have more flexibility to carry out other tasks whilst managing the machine.” The installation was the first inkjet device for Tradeprint RNB completes triple purchase from Friedheim Leeds-based print, direct mail and fulfilment specialist RNB Group has finalised a purchase of three finishing machines from Friedheim International. RNB took on a Hunkeler Unwinder UW6, Spedo 8500 E Stacker with tray (second user), and Spedo 2600 Pinless Cutter 2600 in an effort to enhance the flexibility of its production. The three machines have been in place a number of months now, with RNB’s project and account manager Dave Martin explaining that the triple purchase has improved the finishing process at RNB and helped free up staff to take on other work. “The devices have allowed us the flexibility to produce more with less down time, while they have also helped to streamline our paper-to-envelope time,” Martin says, adding: “The investment has also reduced the number of touch points in finishing, freeing up staff in the process. “The result of this was an immediate increase in productivity, which is what we expected when placing the order. Simply put, it has allowed more flexibility without breaking down kit.” The new Hunkeler Unwinder UW6 was installed at RNB Group By Rob Fletcher Lead contributor @pmrobfletcher point guide to handling kit 6 By Rob Fletcher By Rob Fletcher
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