Installation News
BPI Color expands ADA signage and installation services with in-house engraving equipment
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ustom signage provider BPI Color has enhanced its capabilities by investing in a turnkey engraving solution facilitated by National / AZON.
The bundle includes engraving equipment from Vision Engraving & Routing Systems, high-quality substrates from Rowmark, and comprehensive training. With this investment, BPI Color is now able to produce ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) signage in-house, improving both efficiency and quality for customers across Wisconsin. Matt Bennett, vice president of operations at BPI Color, said: “We were
facing significant delays with our previous vendors, sometimes waiting up to eight to 12 weeks for ADA signage. “The engraving equipment from Vision Engraving & Routing Systems has allowed us to drastically reduce lead times, while ensuring that we meet the high standards required for ADA compliance.” In just six months, BPI Color’s new equipment has already paid for itself, thanks to a combination of new customers and increased orders from existing clients. The company is seeing significant demand, particularly from contractors who need ADA signage to meet building code requirements
Engraving operators Kris Head and Andy McCoy from BPI Color
quickly and without errors. Looking ahead, BPI Color plans to expand its production capacity and explore larger-scale ADA signage projects. The company is also working toward establishing itself as a go-to resource for architects and contractors, particularly in emergency scenarios where ADA signage is needed quickly to meet occupancy requirements.
A fourth Delta SPC 130 press for Schumacher Packaging
the first installation in the UK and will be a central focal point as Schumacher Packaging expands its presence as one of the UK’s leading plain and printed cardboard manufacturers.
L-R: Members of staff from Durst UK & Ireland, Koenig & Bauer Durst and Schumacher Packaging
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chumacher Packaging Birmingham has started full commercial digital production with its Delta SPC 130 single pass high volume digital press for corrugated markets.
The FlexLine Eco+ with six colours is
The Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130 in Birmingham is the fourth taken on by Schumacher Packaging. Two others are at its headquarters in Ebersdorf, Germany, and the other is at Saica in Wroclav, Poland, formerly Schumacher Packaging. They also have six-colour capabilities. The installation is at the heart of a €30 million investment that also involves upgrading its Birmingham manufacturing base and two nearby warehouses.
Darren Melville, managing director of
Schumacher Packaging Birmingham, said: “As an innovator and pioneer in the industry, we want to show new ways of working towards sustainable production. And moving to sustainable, cost-saving digital production is a centrepiece of our strategy. “As consumers become more environmentally conscious, brands are under increasing pressure to adopt eco-friendly packaging solutions. Many are working towards ambitious 2025 extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging targets. This is where the best of corrugated board and digital print can converge to deliver recyclable packaging with zero-waste designs.”
Significant environmental savings seen by Aztec Label following installation of Fujifilm LuXtreme LED Curing System
he primary motivation for Aztec Label purchasing a Fujifilm LuXtreme LED curing system was the significant energy savings. The installation has seen a remarkable 63% reduction in power consumption compared to traditional UV systems. Owner, Colin Le Gresley, said: “The LuXtreme LED curing system has proven to be a game changer. The installation was handled with ease and
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the system is remarkably efficient. The operators appreciate the simplicity of the controls, and the LED response time is perfect. As soon as we’re ready to print, we can dry our inks almost instantaneously.”
A Fujifilm customer for several years now, Aztec Label previously acquired two C-Touch processors, Flenex water-washable flexo plates, and Sericol JJ LED UV inks.
Colin Le Gresley, owner of Aztec Label March/April 2025 | 23 |
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