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Sustainable packaging printer, Eco Flexibles, has reported a major increase in its turnover, following the installation of two Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 presses
Eco Flexibles, a UK-based flexible packaging company, has reportedly doubled its turnover within 18 months, following its investment in two Fujifilm FP790 digital presses.
Eco Flexibles, who purchased the presses in response to growing market demand for environmentally friendly flexible packaging, is known for its various sustainable packaging solutions across the food and wellness sectors.
The first Jet Press FP790 was installed in June 2023, making Eco Flexibles the first customer outside of Japan to invest in the technology. The second press was installed later that year to keep up with rising demand.
Speaking of the first purchase, Simon Buswell, director at Eco Flexibles, comments: “That was a huge moment for us.
“We knew we were taking a leap into something that hadn’t been widely proven outside of Japan, but we had complete confidence in Fujifilm and the technology. We were willing to lead the way, and it’s paid off.”
Eco Flexibles had already utilised Fujifilm technology prior to investing in the Jet Press FP790, having previously employed the company’s Flenex FW water-wash flexo plates.
The move to the digital solution was made with sustainability in mind, with the FP790 designed to require no solvents, produce minimal waste, and minimise energy consumption.
Buswell continues: “We did a lot of testing and trials, and it became clear that this press represented the future of flexible packaging.”
The company also highlights the speed, quality, and commercial viability of the press as being key reasons behind the choice to purchase two machines, as well as the digital press’ ability to handle smaller order volumes.
Buswell says: “The second gave us the ability to scale while also providing valuable contingency. We’ve doubled our turnover over the last 18 months, and the bulk of that growth is thanks to digital.”
According to Buswell, the company is set to convert more of its traditional work over to newer systems moving forward. Eco Flexibles is also reportedly seeing increasing interest from outside their traditional food packaging markets, particularly in the growing wellness and supplements sector.
Speaking of the impact of the Jet Press in other markets, Buswell adds: “We’ve picked up brand new work in new markets – such as health and wellness packaging – things like collagen powders and mushroom blends.
“It’s a growing market, and like food, it comes with strict regulatory and quality demands, which the Jet Press FP790 helps us meet effortlessly. We are also looking at expanding into new substrates and applications.”
Manuel Schrutt, global business strategy packaging director at FUJIFILM, says: “We’re incredibly proud to see the growth that Eco Flexibles has seen since partnering with Fujifilm.
“As the first customer outside of Japan to invest in this technology, they’ve truly led from the front –proving not just what the press can do, but what’s possible for the future of sustainable flexible packaging. Their success is a testament both to their vision and ambition, the to the capability of the Jet Press FP790.”
