Labelling Solutions
MORE THAN JUST A LABEL
FUTURE PROOFING WITH INKJET LABEL PRESS
help them make environmentally friendly choices, delivering sustainable solutions is now fundamental to the label sector Hamilton Adhesive Labels, manufacturer of printed and plain labels for
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the food and drink, industrial, household and personal care sectors, is responding to the growing demand for environmentally-responsible manufacturing and has put sustainability and waste reduction at the forefront of its business activity with far-reaching eco-initiatives. Paul Larkin, operations director at Hamilton Adhesive Labels, said:
“The environment is a key issue at the forefront of our customers’ minds, so it’s vital to for us to embrace the same ethos. The significant impact our eco-strategies have had on business performance and objectives, regarding eficiency and reducing costs, demonstrate that ‘green’ thinking does not need to come at the expense of business profitability." A significant achievement for Hamilton has been the company’s ability
to accomplish zero waste to landfill since September 2017; an initiative it embarked upon when the volume of production waste totalled 75 tonnes per month. To achieve this, all skeletal waste from its label production is recycled, along with any ofice and production waste. Hamilton has also successfully integrated the Asahi AWP water
washable plate into its operations, utilising the plate’s superior print capabliity and extensive sustainability credentials. The AWP plate is water washable, eliminating the need for high temperatures or VOC solvents in the washout process and can transfer and release virtually all the ink it takes from the anilox, minimising ink cost and waste.
SHELF STANDOUT VS SUSTAINABILITY In today’s highly crowded retail marketplace, labels need to communicate a huge amount of information and create shelf stand out. In response, Hamilton has advanced from manufacturing high-quality plain and printed labels on gearbox driven machines to multicolour fully- servo combination presses capable of producing highly-advanced technical labels to create the all important label ‘wow’ factor. Hamilton creates distinctive labels that achieve shelf standout using combinations of techniques including hot and cold foiling, metallic and tactile finishes. In addition, Hamilton is forging ahead as a sustainable business and practices what it preaches by using ethically sourced, environmentally responsible materials coupled with sustainable and eco- friendly practices. To find out more about Hamilton Adhesive Labels, please visit the website below.
www.hamilton-labels.co.uk.
From left: Nick Escreet, admin manager at Hine Labels; Bui Burke, senior vice president sales at Screen Europe; Bill Hine, owner of Hine Labels; Ryan Grayson, production manager at Hine Labels; Takanori Kakita, president at Screen Europe
ustainability is an essential and necessary consideration for brand owners, retailers and packaging suppliers today. With an increasing number of consumers opting for brands that
In a bid to stay a step ahead of the competition and ‘future proof’ its business, UK trade printer Hine Labels has invested in a Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+LM press, its second Screen UV inkjet press to date
ooking for additional capacity to serve growing demand, owner Bill Hine signed the deal at Labelexpo, making it the second sale of the Low Migration L350UV+LM press in the UK. According to Hine pure common sense drove the decision. Hine explains: “We need the additional capacity, business is good and our experience with the Truepress Jet L350UV we already have has been very good. In fact, the reliability of the equipment has been absolutely amazing, so it just makes sense to have another.” Hine Labels has been supplying labels to printers for over 30 years. As a trade printer, the markets served are varied and already include food packaging. “The L350UV press already meets the requirements of the market, however should legislation change, we will be prepared for it,” Hine states: “Meanwhile, we will
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have an extremely productive press, we’ll be able to print digitally onto thinner substrates and deliver an even faster service for our customers.”
The new Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+LM delivers reliable print speeds of up to 60m per minute, whilst proprietary Screen inkjet printhead technology ensures outstanding quality even at the highest speeds. The addition of a chill roller to the press expands the versatility and flexibility of material types that can be supported, including thin and heat sensitive film that significantly increases the range of packaging and label applications that can be printed. Hine Labels’ press will also come with Screen Equios Universal Workflow, drawing on Screen’s extensive prepress and printing knowledge to maximise the performance of its cutting-edge UV inkjet technology. “The fact that Hine Labels is a
returning customer means a great deal, we’re delighted to see their business go from strength to strength and we’re proud they’ve chosen Screen to be a part of that,” adds Bui Burke, senior vice president sales at Screen Europe.
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