Neos expands production capacity
Inkjet solutions manufacturer Neos has expanded its production capacity and its European market presence
Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 15:05 GMT
Inkjet solutions provider, Neos, is set to move into larger premises and has appointed a commercial director
Neos, a manufacturer of bespoke inkjet printing solutions, has invested in modern factory facilities, expanded its European presence, and appointed a new commercial director.
The company’s presence in the industry was first made over 20 years ago when Vincenzo Palumbo began developing inkjet printers for the ceramic market. He and his team in the previous market, and now with Neos, have seen more than 1,500 single-pass inkjet printers sold globally.
Today, Neos focuses on décor printing and packaging printing and alongside its ink partner Inkgenio, solutions such as water-based inks and UV-LED curing inks are being developed.
The year 2023 will be a significant one for the company as it is set to move into a state-of-the-art factory in Fiorano Modenese which has a production space of over 12,000sq m.
“It incorporates the most modern R&D facilities, state-of-the-art production equipment, and gives us room for expansion for our fast growing business,” explains Palumbo. “Printers and inks can be produced in the same building, however, for the food market, a separate area is reserved to avoid contamination for inks serving the strictly regulated food packaging market.”
In line with sustainability standards, the new factory is powered by solar panels on the roof which enables Neos to quadruple its output.
[L to R] Vincenzo Palumbo, founder of Neos and Frank de Jonge, commercial director of Neos and Inkgenio
In addition to the new site, the company appointed Frank de Jonge in October 2022 as its new commercial director for both Neos and Inkgenio.
Based in northwest Germany, de Jonge has over 15 years of experience in high-speed laser printing with companies such as Mitsubishi Chemicals, Hitachi, and Toshiba.
On deciding to focus on sustainable and HSE-friendly inkjet printing, de Jonge was a contributor to new business development initiatives in décor, textile, and packaging applications for Sun Chemical, Armor, and adphos.
“Helping to develop healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions was always my motivation in the projects that I managed,” he comments, adding: “It seems like the past 16 years were a necessary learning experiment for now joining Neos and Inkgenio.
“In this group of companies I can use all my experience and finally offer complete solutions to a demanding industry.”
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