Bridgeshire Packaging[Packaging?:DCP-H series packaging sample cutter plotter] has undertaken a digital print[print?:printing image graphic cutting solution] expansion programme that includes the world's first HP Scitex FB7600 flatbed printer. Launched last October, the 3.2m-wide flatbed printer can print on a range of rigid and flexible substrates. Offering maximum output speeds of 500sqm an hour, materials include corrugated board, paper[paper?:paper sample maker cutting machine], foam board[foam board?:foam board], Dibond and plastics for both indoor and outdoor applications. FB7600 flatbed printer can print on sheets of up to 1,650 x 3,200mm in size and on substrates up to 25mm thick.
According to director at 50-staff Bridgeshire Packaging, the investment in the FB7600 flatbed printer was a "big step" for the company, which also operates an Inca Columbia digital machine and a screen printing[printing?:printing cutting finishing solution] line. He said: "Our objective was to improve our production efficiency and reduce turnaround times. "Already we are asking ourselves how we managed without the FB7600 flatbed printer. With the increased production capabilities, we are able to expand our capacity."
Bridgeshire Packaging is using FB7600 flatbed printer for the production of POP/POS displays, primarily on corrugated board for clients including major supermarket chains. At present about 95 percent of the output on the FB7600 flatbed printer press is on corrugated board, but also run Foamex as well as vinyls and correx for outdoor banners.
