California-based AMP Printing has bought the EFI Vutek HS100 Pro UV inkjet press on display at the recent ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas.
AMP decided to add a new press to meet surging demand for superwide printing. Company VP and COO Jeff Main said: "EFI is a very professional company that stands behind its equipment and invests its money into R&D to strengthen its technology. The progress we have seen EFI make in the past few years with the development of the HS100 Pro proves it."
AMP has previously operated two Vutek GS3250 UV inkjet printers. The new 3.2m wide machine, which will be installed at AMP Printing's facility this month, is expected to help AMP further develop its growing superwide-format revenue streams.
Offering throughput speeds of up to 100 boards per hour, the Vutek HS100 Pro prints in up to eight colours, including white. Variable-dot greyscale printhead technology helps maximise ink yield while reducing their cost per print. At AMP, the ability to print more high-quality work, with a lower total cost of ownership, is seen as key to driving success in a challenging economic environment.
"Leading-edge businesses know that they need to boost productivity to thrive," said Main.