Encore EMEA invests in Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX UV-LED flatbed printer

Print Solutions

Encore EMEA has purchased a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX UV-LED flatbed printer from CMYUK. This flatbed printer complements the existing roll to roll Mimaki printers and represents the latest investment in the company’s in-house UK digital print department, established six years ago with the goal of producing the majority of its printing internally.

‘This is a very reliable printer that offers excellent value. The biggest advantage is that it saves us both time and materials. The events industry is very last minute, and now we can print directly to board rather than printing vinyl, laminating, and then mounting. We have increased our capacity and sped up the entire production process, so if someone needs something urgently, we can accommodate those requests,’ said Martin Alfonso, print operations manager.

The flatbed joins existing Mimaki equipment, including the 3.2 metre wide UJV55-320 UV-LED dedicated roll to roll printer and the UCJV330-160 UV-LED printer/cutter.

Martin has a longstanding relationship with Chris Martin, sales manager at CMYUK. ‘We have considered other options, but Chris has always been very supportive. We are very happy with our existing Mimaki equipment, so it made sense to stay with this manufacturer. We also purchase our consumables and materials from CMYUK. The company provides excellent service, and we are very happy.’

Encore EMEA is a leader in event technology and production services, offering strategic and creative services, advanced technology, digital solutions, environmental setups, and staging for hybrid, virtual, and in-person events.

The group operates in 17 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific. The UK print department services about 50 venues across the UK. If an entire event is being dispatched from the UK, the department produces all the required printed graphics. While corporate events are a core focus, the business also serves a wide variety of other categories, including exhibitions.

Martin added, ‘It was always the plan to buy a dedicated flatbed printer. We bought a cutting table last year, and these machines work hand in hand to increase the capacity and capabilities of our print shop.’