The first of its kind to be installed at a UK print business, the new press enables Eight Group to offer its customers exceptional print quality and colour accuracy as well as impressive sustainability credentials.
Eight Group’s pioneering use of the new printing press is enabling it to enjoy savings of around £125,000 a year in outsourcing costs. The company has also invested in an additional Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12000e production printer, along with AccurioPro Flux Premium and AccurioPro Dashboard print management software. Utilising these print systems, Eight Group now has greater production flexibility and increased capacity, which is enabling the company to explore new areas of business beyond its core direct mail offering to offer personalised packaging, retail printing, and broader commercial print options to new and existing customers and markets.
Following the installation of the new AccurioJet press, Lance Hill, CEO of Eight Group commented, “This is a considerable enhancement for our business and a UK first for Konica Minolta. This AccurioJet digital press enables us to produce exceptional quality, short-run, large format work in-house, that we previously outsourced to subcontractors. We have greater control of production whilst keeping more revenue in-house, better utilisation of our equipment, and enhanced speed to market, along with top-quality results across a wide range of materials. We now have an entire digital print line powered by Konica Minolta.”
Eight Group is known for its commitment to social and environmental responsibility as a certified B Corp company, so also chose the AccurioJet for its sustainability features. The print press's advanced UV inkjet technology eliminates the need for water, reduces waste with precise ink application, and removes extra materials in the preparation stage. Its efficient workflow and energy-saving LED drying process further cut power use, while its compatibility with recycled and lightweight materials makes it a more eco-friendly option.
Jon Hiscock, Head of Production & Industrial Print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, also commented: “We’re proud to partner with Eight Group on this important step forward. Their investment reflects true partnership with a clear understanding of evolving customer needs and future market dynamics. By co-creating a tailored, scalable solution with Eight Group we’re not just delivering exceptional print quality and efficiency - we’re helping them to future-proof their business. It's this shared vision, built on trust and a deep understanding of challenges and aspirations, that drives true innovation.”
For further details on Eight Group visit: www.eightgroup.co.uk
For further details on Konica Minolta visit: www.konicaminolta.co.uk
Eight Group is also presenting its 'Press Play' Open Day events at Eight Group HQ in Nottingham on 24th June (Media Day) and 25th June (Customer Day). For more details and to register for the event visit: www.eightgroup.co.uk/about-us/press-play/