Owen Signs upgrades to LED at VI

Newcastle sign shop signs up for EFI H1625 LED Printer's reducing its energy cost, ease-of-use, quality and expanded substrate capabilities

Owen Signs, which has been producing high quality corporate and architectural signs for over four decades, was looking for a solution that would allow them to grow their existing business. “We have a great customer base and we are really looking forward to expanding our product range to better service our clients needs,” said David Owen, Managing Director.

The H1625’s white ink capabilities, combined with its single-pass, multilayer printing will enable Owen Signs to use a broader array of substrates, including back-lit acrylic, cardboard, glass and ACM (aluminum composite material), which are a top priority as they look to the future.

David Owen was also focused on automating the company’s workflow and reducing costs. "We found that we were mounting a significant portion of our work which was time consuming and expensive. With the hybrid roll-to-roll flatbed capabilities of the H1625 we're able to bypass extra steps in order to get more projects out the door."

In addition to manufacturing quality signs Owen Signs also has an in-house design team that is focused on helping customers build creative and unique solutions that bring their brands to life. Owen Signs expertise is also available for trade printing projects.

The printer's "cool cure" LED technology handles roll or flatbed media that cannot withstand the heat of other curing or drying processes. Plus, its instant on/off LED lamps provide more consistent imaging with fewer wasted prints. The lamps also last longer than the lamps employed in traditional UV inkjet printers, reducing users' consumables costs.

The printer also is a greener option compared to other print methods, printing with virtually no VOCs. Plus the printer's LED lamps can significantly decrease power consumption. “Prior to purchasing the H1625 I was already a big fan of EFI’s LED technology, so when we found it was available in the wide format range the decision was easy.”

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