ABG hosts three day open house to celebrate 70th anniversary

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In celebration of its 70th anniversary and to showcase its recently opened manufacturing facility, leading finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International (ABG), hosted a three day open house event. Over the duration, the company welcomed more than 150 customers from 16 different countries, conducted 294 exclusive machine demonstrations and laid on 42 factory tours.

Having assembled in York, guests were transported to the company’s new manufacturing facility at Kelleythorpe, Driffield. There, a factory tour highlighted a variety of machinery in the machine shop, as well as a range of never seen before innovations. It also demonstrated recently launched solutions such as its fourth generation Converter and Vectra AutoSet Turret Rewinder, as well as the SRI3 and its own camera inspection system, fleyeVision.

The tour continued at ABG’s Carnaby headquarters, where visitors were introduced to the latest developments in Digicon Series 3 technology, featuring the new Automatic Matrix Stripping, Fast Track Die and Flexo technology.

Other solutions on display included the DigiLase digital laser die cutting solution and DigiJet for digital embellishment, which, alongside other advanced machines, highlight ABG’s ongoing commitment to improving productivity and efficiency for their customers, especially through automation.

The event also featured a special dinner and networking opportunity, celebrating the company’s rich history from 1954 to the present.

Reflecting on the success of the event, Zenna Parfaniuk, managing director of The Label Makers, a long time customer, said: ‘ABG and The Label Makers share a long history and it was fantastic to be part of both the 70th anniversary celebrations and witness the latest innovations. The new Kelleythorpe site is impressive and in true ABG style, the company made sure we were looked after from start to finish. The company’s commitment to advancing technology continues to shape the future of the industry is clear.’

The open house event was not only a celebration of the company’s past achievements but also a showcase of its forward thinking approach, ensuring that innovation remains at the heart of its operations for years to come. And with this successful event behind them, ABG is already looking ahead to the next chapter of growth and development, with more opportunities for customers to visit their facilities and experience their innovations first hand.

'Celebrating 70 years is a tremendous landmark for ABG, and it was a privilege to mark this achievement alongside our valued customers,’ said Simon Nadin, CEO designate. ‘This event showcased how we are continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and design, enhancing our capabilities to deliver greater efficiency and productivity. It truly reflected our vision of driving progress together and we look forward to many more milestones in the future.’

With manufacturing sites in Germany, Spain and the UK as well as demo rooms in the USA, Spain and the UK, ABG is well equipped to welcome customers all year round, experience demonstrations and tour the facilities.