Proven technology ensures 50 EFI Nozomi single-pass digital printer installations worldwide
MUNICH, Germany, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electronics For Imaging, Inc., the market leader in digital direct-to-corrugated printing, is presenting its portfolio at the CCE International Corrugated and Carton Exhibition, 14 to 16 March in Munich. EFI will be in Hall B6, Stand 2320, with a proven portfolio of printers that have provided the perfect balance over the last six years of meeting customer and technology needs for corrugated packaging converters all over the world. This includes EFI™ Nozomi 14000 LED press and the EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus printer, both ultra-high-speed inkjet solutions for the corrugated market. These advanced direct-to-board digital presses use world-class Nozomi single-pass UV LED inkjet technology with improvements that bring increased productivity, reliability, value and flexibility to the industrial segment of packaging.
The CCE show also marks a big milestone for EFI’s Nozomi technology. “We are delighted to announce that DS Smith, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services worldwide, has ordered 50th Nozomi printer for their UK facilities,” said Evandro Matteucci, EFI vice president and general manager, Packaging & Building Materials. “They are an example of a new customer taking advantage of Nozomi’s capabilities to continue their business. This is the second Nozomi DS Smith has acquired, and the outstanding experience they had with their first Nozomi was a key driver in the decision to acquire another. We are pleased to continue working with them as they expanding their capabilities in sustainable corrugated printing.”
EFI Nozomi: Delivering Unmatched Productivity and Flexibility
The EFI Nozomi printer range has a robust design for heavy industrial use, high reliability and high productivity. It offers packaging converters excellent uptime and the versatility to print on almost all board flute types, with improvements to automatically reject damaged boards without’ y stopping print production.
Depending on specific application requirements, customers can choose between the EFI Nozomi 14000 LED and the C18000 Plus offerings. The C18000 Plus is an established technology for corrugated packaging applications but is also an ideal fit for point of sale (POS) applications as it offers a printing width of 1.8 meters. Due to the excellent color quality, these printers are an ideal fit for high graphic printing and applications such as displays and eCommerce boxes. Print quality and the ability to include high-quality graphic content enhance the shopping experience for the discerning shopper – whether it’s online or in a retail store.
Sustainability Is Key
“Nozomi is a sustainable printing solution for corrugated,” adds Matteucci, “very important as manufacturers of all kinds work to reduce their impact on the environment. This efficient digital alternative to analog corrugated production delivers energy-efficient productivity, with virtually no volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and up to 35 percent lower energy consumption than flexo printing. Nozomi presses also significantly reduce waste in ink and board compared to flexo and litho-lamination.Furthermore, unlike analogue printing methods, they do not require water for cleaning, reducing the cost of converters and their environmental footprint.
Nozomi is the industry’s best single-pass inkjet corrugated technology in terms of power consumption efficiency, according to testing by the Fogra Research Institute for Media Technologies against the ISO 20690 energy standard. In addition, EFI Nozomi is the only single-pass inkjet offering in the industry with output certified for OCC recyclability and repulpability by the Western Michigan University Recycling, Paper and Coating Pilot Plant – a leading certification organization for corrugated recycling.
A History of Innovation
EFI’s expertise in industrial digital printing, its broad installed base of single-pass equipment, and its long history of innovation make it the ideal consultative technology provider for converters that operates in digital corrugated packaging production. Beyond the installation of equipment, EFI works closely with customers through the necessary technology to adopt the curve, offering a 12-week ramp-up and training program, a one-year warranty, and 24/7 remote and in-person service on maintenance packages. Nozomi users can also take advantage of additional professional services that help them get the most out of their digital investments, including advanced prepress training, color management, marketing and more.
EFI experts are available to meet at CCE, Stand 2320, Hall B6.
For more information about high-volume, sustainable digital corrugated production on EFI Nozomi presses, visit nozomi.efi.com.
About EFI
EFI™ is a global technology company, leading the global transformation from analogue to digital imaging. We know our customers want advanced technologies to lead them on their digital journey. That’s why we want to drive their business growth with a flexible portfolio of products, solutions, services, support, and world-class partnerships for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tile, building materials, commercial printing, and personalized. documents with multiple printers, inks, digital front ends, and workflow software. They work together to increase revenue, reduce costs, improve productivity, and optimize efficiency – job after job, year after year. We are committed to the success of our customers. And we definitely believe we have the right people, technology and experience to help them achieve their business goals. (www.efi.com)
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