05.22.12
Innovative Labeling Solutions (ILS) has announced what it says is the world’s first complete inline digital print production line. The inline configuration is the next step in increasing the company’s ability to meet the needs of the evolving consumer packaged goods market.
“ILS has a reputation for being progressive in regard to digital print production with the HP Indigo presses, and we were excited to be a part of the beta test of the In line Priming unit (ILP) for the WS6000 to see what it would do to improve operational and economic efficiencies, “ says Brian Smallwood, ILS general manager.
In March, the company marked the one-year anniversary of the Delta Spectrum II finishing system (being installed) inline with one of the three WS6000’s located in its facility in Hamilton, OH. “So February was the perfect time for us to begin the beta testing of the ILP unit in advance of the commercial launch of the hardware in April,” adds Smallwood.
“The decision to invest in the Delta Spectrum II, which offers complete flexibility because of its modular station design, as well as placing it in tandem with the press was a strategic one,” says Smallwood, “And a direct result of the value proposition we have been delivering to the marketplace for the better part of four years now.”
Eric Knop, ILS director of business development, shares, “As our clients have begun to grasp the total product life cycle benefit of a digital solution, we have seen our run lengths get longer and longer because they are converting complete product lines to digital.”
“Many of our print runs are far above industry average, or what is commonly referred to as the “crossover” point of 15,000 ft. In fact, we run jobs from 70,000 ft. to more than 450,000 ft.,” Knop adds. “Brands are starting to leverage the full benefit of the technology, including the highest quality graphic reproduction because of the offset-like system; market responsiveness in the form of design and message flexibility because of the plate-free technology; speed-to-market because of the fast turn times; sustainability and supply chain efficiencies because of the reduction of minimum run lengths which positively impact both inventory carrying charges and obsolescence; as well as the favorable environmental footprint of the press itself and its production efficiencies.”
Tristate honors
ILS also recently received its second Tristate Success Award in honor of its growth and business success in 2011. The award is given to businesses in the Indiana, Ohio and Northern Kentucky region that contribute to the growth of the area as a thriving business center.
“This is actually our second Tristate Success Award, and we are excited to be recognized once again,” says Jay Dollries, ILS owner. “We have been focusing on growing our business and have invested significantly in equipment, systems, and professional development over the last several years – even during the downturn, so it is very rewarding to be selected as one of the best in the region for the second year in a row.”
Kathy Popovich, ILS director of marketing, adds, “The award is also meaningful to ILS because of how it relates us to Cincinnati’s recent designation as a hub of consumer marketing by the state of Ohio. The region has always been recognized as the ‘cradle of brands,’ but creating a formal initiative will help Cincinnati attract the country’s brightest and best to make the region a global center of consumer marketing.”
“ILS has a reputation for being progressive in regard to digital print production with the HP Indigo presses, and we were excited to be a part of the beta test of the In line Priming unit (ILP) for the WS6000 to see what it would do to improve operational and economic efficiencies, “ says Brian Smallwood, ILS general manager.
In March, the company marked the one-year anniversary of the Delta Spectrum II finishing system (being installed) inline with one of the three WS6000’s located in its facility in Hamilton, OH. “So February was the perfect time for us to begin the beta testing of the ILP unit in advance of the commercial launch of the hardware in April,” adds Smallwood.
“The decision to invest in the Delta Spectrum II, which offers complete flexibility because of its modular station design, as well as placing it in tandem with the press was a strategic one,” says Smallwood, “And a direct result of the value proposition we have been delivering to the marketplace for the better part of four years now.”
Eric Knop, ILS director of business development, shares, “As our clients have begun to grasp the total product life cycle benefit of a digital solution, we have seen our run lengths get longer and longer because they are converting complete product lines to digital.”
“Many of our print runs are far above industry average, or what is commonly referred to as the “crossover” point of 15,000 ft. In fact, we run jobs from 70,000 ft. to more than 450,000 ft.,” Knop adds. “Brands are starting to leverage the full benefit of the technology, including the highest quality graphic reproduction because of the offset-like system; market responsiveness in the form of design and message flexibility because of the plate-free technology; speed-to-market because of the fast turn times; sustainability and supply chain efficiencies because of the reduction of minimum run lengths which positively impact both inventory carrying charges and obsolescence; as well as the favorable environmental footprint of the press itself and its production efficiencies.”
Tristate honors
ILS also recently received its second Tristate Success Award in honor of its growth and business success in 2011. The award is given to businesses in the Indiana, Ohio and Northern Kentucky region that contribute to the growth of the area as a thriving business center.
“This is actually our second Tristate Success Award, and we are excited to be recognized once again,” says Jay Dollries, ILS owner. “We have been focusing on growing our business and have invested significantly in equipment, systems, and professional development over the last several years – even during the downturn, so it is very rewarding to be selected as one of the best in the region for the second year in a row.”
Kathy Popovich, ILS director of marketing, adds, “The award is also meaningful to ILS because of how it relates us to Cincinnati’s recent designation as a hub of consumer marketing by the state of Ohio. The region has always been recognized as the ‘cradle of brands,’ but creating a formal initiative will help Cincinnati attract the country’s brightest and best to make the region a global center of consumer marketing.”