Ramsey, NJ \u2013 May 9, 2016 \u2013 At drupa, the stage will be set for Konica Minolta to officially launch KM-1, underscore its commitment to the label and packaging markets, unveil more plans in its cooperation strategy with MGI across the globe as well as break new ground with major rebranding of its commercial printing products as Accurio.<\/p>\n
Official launch of KM-1
\nThe KM-1, Konica Minolta’s eagerly-awaited B2+ UV inkjet press, will be officially launched at drupa 2016. At Konica Minolta\u2019s booth, it can be found in the B2 inkjet printing zone, where it will perform in combination with MGI\u2019s JETVarnish, showing visitors a wide range of benefits. They include moving short-run offset to digital inkjet, the ability to carry out hybrid printing with the integration of KM-1 into existing offset processes, duplex printing and larger sheet sizes as well as printing on packaging board, lightweight papers and textured stock. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta\u2019s microsite (inkjet.konicaminolta.eu), fully dedicated to inkjet and
\nKM-1.<\/p>\n
Labels and packaging industries
\nKonica Minolta commits to make fully-fledged inroads into the label and packaging sectors. At drupa, Konica Minolta will show how a combination of its bizhub PRESS C71cf, GM DC330 Mini finisher and MGI\u2019s JETVarnish can reduce label print run lengths, enabling faster delivery times and opening the doors to value-added on-demand label runs.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, for those looking at optimising opportunities in the digitally-printed packaging space, Konica Minolta will stage a technical showcase of a new technology: KM-C. This flat-bed B1 format inkjet digital press has been developed for folding carton and thin corrugated applications for a thickness of 0.3 \u2013 1.2 mm. Further details will be disclosed at Konica Minolta\u2019s drupa press conference on 31 May at 1:00 p.m. in room 7, CCD S\u00fcd, as well as at the company\u2019s drupa booth in Hall 8B, stand A65.<\/p>\n
Additional stake in MGI Digital Technology
\nIn April 2016, Konica Minolta announced it is to invest an additional stake in MGI Digital Technology (MGI), the French-based leading decorative printing equipment manufacturer, with which Konica Minolta has had a financial and strategic alliance since January 2014. The stake investment of a further 30.5% of MGI\u2019s shares increases Konica Minolta\u2019s stake in the company to 40.5% and adds MGI\u2019s products for commercial print, labels and packaging to Konica Minolta\u2019s existing and growing portfolio.<\/p>\n
Already, MGI\u2019s hot foil stamping and embossing equipment has been added to Konica Minolta\u2019s product line. With the additional stake in place, Konica Minolta now intends to harness MGI\u2019s R&D power to accelerate its initiatives for application development in areas such as labels and packaging. In response to the demand for decorative printing in the labels and packaging area, the creation of synergy between Konica Minolta and MGI will also give Konica Minolta a strong presence on the digital packaging printing market and drive forward expansion in commercial printing.<\/p>\n
Accurio branding
\nAccurio is a common and unified new brand for all of Konica Minolta\u2019s inkjet digital press and digital workflow solutions. The Accurio name reflects the advanced, automated and, most of all, accurate nature of Konica Minolta\u2019s technology. Henceforth Konica Minolta\u2019s commercial printing solutions will be known as AccurioPro, while the KM-1 will become AccurioJet KM-1.<\/p>\n
For latest information on Konica Minolta\u2019s drupa presence, please visit: drupa2016.konicaminolta.eu.<\/p>\n
Visit Konica Minolta\u2019s drupa stand, A65, Hall 8B<\/p>\n
About Konica Minolta
\nKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in information management focused on enterprise content, technology optimization and cloud services. Our portfolio of offerings deliver solutions to improve our customers\u2019 speed to market, manage technology costs, and facilitate the sharing of information to increase productivity. The All Covered IT Services division offers a range of IT strategy, support, project and cloud computing solutions across all verticals. Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for nine consecutive years. Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for four years in a row. For more information, please visit: www.countonkonicaminolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter @konicaminoltaus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ramsey, NJ \u2013 May 9, 2016 \u2013 At drupa, the stage will be set for Konica Minolta to officially launch KM-1, underscore its commitment to the label and packaging markets, unveil more plans in its cooperation strategy with MGI across the globe as well as break new ground with major rebranding of its commercial printing products as Accurio. Official launch of KM-1 The KM-1, Konica Minolta’s eagerly-awaited B2+ UV inkjet press, will be officially launched at drupa 2016. At Konica Minolta\u2019s booth, it can be found in the B2 inkjet printing zone, where it will perform in combination with MGI\u2019s JETVarnish, showing visitors a wide range of benefits. They include moving short-run offset to digital inkjet, the ability to carry out hybrid printing with the integration of KM-1 into existing offset processes, duplex printing and larger sheet sizes as well as printing on packaging board, lightweight papers and textured stock. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta\u2019s microsite (inkjet.konicaminolta.eu), fully dedicated to inkjet and KM-1. Labels and packaging industries Konica Minolta commits to make fully-fledged inroads into the label and packaging sectors. At drupa, Konica Minolta will show how a combination of its bizhub PRESS C71cf, GM DC330 Mini finisher and MGI\u2019s JETVarnish can reduce label print run lengths, enabling faster delivery times and opening the doors to value-added on-demand label runs. Furthermore, for those looking at optimising opportunities in the digitally-printed packaging space, Konica Minolta will stage a technical showcase of a new technology: KM-C. This flat-bed B1 format inkjet digital press has been developed for folding carton and thin corrugated applications for a thickness of 0.3 \u2013 1.2 mm. Further details will be disclosed at Konica Minolta\u2019s drupa press conference on 31 May at 1:00 p.m. in room 7, CCD S\u00fcd, as well as at the company\u2019s drupa booth in Hall 8B, stand A65. Additional stake in MGI Digital Technology In April 2016, Konica Minolta announced it is to invest an additional stake in MGI Digital Technology (MGI), the French-based leading decorative printing equipment manufacturer, with which Konica Minolta has had a financial and strategic alliance since January 2014. The stake investment of a further 30.5% of MGI\u2019s shares increases Konica Minolta\u2019s stake in the company to 40.5% and adds MGI\u2019s products for commercial print, labels and packaging to Konica Minolta\u2019s existing and growing portfolio. Already, MGI\u2019s hot foil stamping and embossing equipment has been added to Konica Minolta\u2019s product line. With the additional stake in place, Konica Minolta now intends to harness MGI\u2019s R&D power to accelerate its initiatives for application development in areas such as labels and packaging. In response to the demand for decorative printing in the labels and packaging area, the creation of synergy between Konica Minolta and MGI will also give Konica Minolta a strong presence on the digital packaging printing market and drive forward expansion in commercial printing. Accurio branding Accurio is a common and unified new brand for all of Konica Minolta\u2019s inkjet digital press and digital workflow solutions. The Accurio name reflects the advanced, automated and, most of all, accurate nature of Konica Minolta\u2019s technology. Henceforth Konica Minolta\u2019s commercial printing solutions will be known as AccurioPro, while the KM-1 will become AccurioJet KM-1. For latest information on Konica Minolta\u2019s drupa presence, please visit: drupa2016.konicaminolta.eu. Visit Konica Minolta\u2019s drupa stand, A65, Hall 8B About Konica Minolta Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in information management focused on enterprise content, technology optimization and cloud services. Our portfolio of offerings deliver solutions to improve our customers\u2019 speed to market, manage technology costs, and facilitate the sharing of information to increase productivity. The All Covered IT Services division offers a range of IT strategy, support, project and cloud computing solutions across all verticals. Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for nine consecutive years. Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for four years in a row. For more information, please visit: www.countonkonicaminolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter @konicaminoltaus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[224],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18166"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18166"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18168,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18166\/revisions\/18168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}