The Label Makers’ European first

Packaging Solutions

Bradford based The Label Makers has secured a European ‘first’ by taking a second Durst Tau 330 system as part of a £2 million investment.

The company installed the UK’s first Durst Tau 330 three years ago. Since then, it has been so successful in developing new business using digital UV inkjet that it has taken a second system that is now in full production.

Customers are ‘demanding’ that their work is printed using UV inkjet digital technology on the Durst Tau 330, according to David Webster, managing director of The Label Makers. ‘We have found that the technology to be fantastic in the lift and vibrancy that the inks have given to our customers’ labels, particularly in the health, beauty and pharmaceutical markets where customers require the silk screen look,’ he said. ‘The lightfastness capabilities are also attractive to the industrial and horticultural market sectors.’

The Tau 330 comes with improved web tension control and a chill drum for printing flexible film and difficult heat sensitive materials. Like its sister press, it also has a strong white for clear materials. The seven colours help The Label Makers hit 94% of all pantone colours.

‘As a pioneer, we are constantly wanting to keep ahead of the curve, and a massive learning one it has been,’ said David. ‘However, this new machine was up and running within three days of delivery. This new technology has opened so many doors, which is why we needed the new Durst press.’

Helmuth Munter (left), Durst’s segment manager, Labels and Package Printing, with David Webster in front of the Durst systems at LabMak’s headquarters.