{"id":11932,"date":"2015-04-08T11:33:02","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T15:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=11932"},"modified":"2015-04-08T11:33:02","modified_gmt":"2015-04-08T15:33:02","slug":"consolidated-solutions-purchases-two-efi-vutek-led-printers-to-establish-a-dedicated-high-end-superwide-inkjet-offering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2015\/04\/consolidated-solutions-purchases-two-efi-vutek-led-printers-to-establish-a-dedicated-high-end-superwide-inkjet-offering\/","title":{"rendered":"Consolidated Solutions Purchases Two EFI VUTEk LED Printers to Establish a Dedicated, High-end Superwide Inkjet Offering"},"content":{"rendered":"

FREMONT, California — April 8, 2015 —<\/em> EFI\u2122 (Nasdaq: EFII) today reported that Consolidated Solutions has acquired two 3.2m EFI VUTEk\u00ae GS3250LX Pro printers with UltraDrop\u2122 Technology. The hybrid flatbed\/roll-to-roll printers will help the Cleveland-based company \u2013 one of Ohio\u2019s leading independent printing and marketing solutions companies \u2013 meet growing demand for point-of-purchase displays, unique media displays and other graphics applications.<\/p>\n

The LED inkjet printers replace an older UV inkjet printer that the company inherited when it acquired assets of a competitor in nearby Akron, Ohio. Consolidated Solutions\u2019 Innovations Lab in Akron is now a dedicated facility for superwide-format graphics, which the company sells to customers in a variety of vertical markets, including the manufacturing, retail, healthcare and insurance industries.<\/p>\n

Better service, quality and technology in superwide-format imaging<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been thrilled with the quality and throughput of our new VUTEk printers, and they have helped us gain new work from existing customers as well as secure new clients,\u201d said Matt Reville, Consolidated Solutions\u2019 chief operating officer. \u201cOur clients often require unique \u2013 not commodity \u2013 products, and these printers truly fit the bill.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hybrid roll-to-roll and flatbed capabilities, fast throughput and high quality were important buying criteria when Consolidated Solutions executives\u00a0started evaluating new superwide-format inkjet production options. The client list Consolidated Solutions acquired several years ago included a base of superwide-format work. Reville and other senior managers at Consolidated Solutions looked at technology investments required to address an important new growth opportunity.<\/p>\n

Consolidated Solutions is a long-time EFI customer, and its history with EFI was another factor that played into the search for a reliable superwide-format inkjet technology vendor. \u201cIn addition to our belief that EFI has the strongest products, we also value our relationship with them, their knowledge of the industry and our needs, and their responsiveness,\u201d Reville explained. \u201cThose were all critical aspects of our decision process, and it has proven to be a good decision for us and for our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Consolidated Solutions has used EFI PrintStream software for several years to manage its operations. The company also relies on EFI Fiery\u00ae digital front ends to drive consistent, high-quality imaging on its cut-sheet digital presses.<\/p>\n

Speed, single-pass white, plus \u2018cool cure\u2019 LED<\/strong><\/p>\n

With its newest EFI purchase, Consolidated Solutions benefits from several key advantages the 3.2m LED hybrid printers offer including:<\/p>\n