Hedgehog Coffee Roasters, LLC Uses Afinia Label L801 to Keep Up with Demand

September 1, 2015

Prior to purchasing the Memjet-powered Afinia Label L801 Color Label Printer, Hedgehog Coffee Roasters, LLC was using an inkjet printer to produce their coffee labels, at a cost of $1.20/each. Now, they are able to print labels 750-1,500% faster, while also saving about 60% on ink costs. “I saw the L801 at a trade show and fell in love with... View Article

Showing Our Latest Label Equipment at LabelExpo Europe 2015

August 28, 2015

We will be showing our latest printers, the Afinia Label L801 Color Label Printer and R635 Laser Label Printer, at LabelExpo Europe in Brussels, Belgium from 29 September – 2 October in stand 8A29. In addition, an important mini digital label press (DLP-2000), finishing system (DLF-1000), and a new label applicator (A300) will be shown. “We will be making a very... View Article

PackExpo 2015: Showing Latest Equipment

August 27, 2015

We will be showing the latest in 3D printing, label printing, finishing, and label application at PackExpo in Las Vegas, NV, from September 28 – 30 in booth S-7649. Mike Atkins, National Sales Manager remarks, ”This will be the largest PackExpo booth Afinia has ever done. We have expanded our product line of high speed label printing to include label finishing... View Article

Afinia Label DLP-2000 Digital Label Press Video Has Generated 100,000+ YouTube Views

August 25, 2015

The Afinia Label DLP-2000 Digital Label Press video has generated more than 100,000 YouTube views in less than ten months. “We’re pretty excited about that statistic,” said Mike Atkins, National Sales Manager. “We think that the DLP-2000 strikes a chord with label manufacturers and brand owners alike because of its unique place in the market. There isn’t another solution for digital,... View Article

Welcoming Etirapid (Etiquetas Rápidas) Reseller

July 24, 2015

We are happy to announce that we’ve completed a reseller’s agreement with Etirapid of México City, DF. Etirapid will be selling the Afinia Label L801 Color Label Printer, DLP-2000 Mini Digital Label Press, and related supplies. “Mexico is a large primary and secondary labeling market and Etirapid has already established itself as a key equipment reseller,” said Mike Atkins, our National... View Article

Welcoming DSI Group, LLC to Our Resellers’ Network

July 16, 2015

We have completed a reseller’s agreement with DSI Group of Granby, CT (Hartford). DSI Group will be selling the Afinia Label L801 Color Label Printer, DLP-2000 Mini Digital Label Press, and related supplies. “DSI Group is an excellent addition to our reseller network,” said Mike Atkins, our National Sales Manager. “DSI Group has a long history of providing capital equipment, installation and training to... View Article

US Labels Market Trends: Flexo and Secondary Labeling

June 16, 2015

A recent study from ReportLinker provides positive news for the labeling industry. Their research forecasts US label demand to approach $20 billion in 2019. They’ve also seen trends in specific areas of label printing, including flexography and secondary labeling.

Why Add Narrow-Web Digital to Your Flexo/Indigo Shop?

June 12, 2015

There are a number of reasons for adding Narrow-Web Digital to your Flexo/Indigo shop. Best Practices: Digital Strategies, published by packagePRINTING, explains that the benefits are well known: increased speed, lower cost, and variable data capabilities. However, the article also explains the differing reasons that printers and converters add digital. The main reasons that packagePRINTING focused on were increasing demand... View Article

Welcome, Pacificoast Labels, Inc.!

May 6, 2015

We are happy to announce that Pacificoast Labels of Vancouver, BC, Canada, will be joining our reseller network. Pacificoast Labels will sell the the L801 Color Label Printer, the DLF-1000 Digital Label Finisher, and related supplies. “We are pleased to welcome Pacificoast Labels to our rapidly-growing Canadian resellers network. They have an impressive history of offering high-quality services and products... View Article

Announcing the New Afinia Label SR100 Slitter-Rewinder

April 22, 2015

We are happy to announce the availability of our newest product, the SR100, an optional label slitting rewinder for our L801 Color Label Printer. “We’re excited to add a new slitting option for the L801 Color Label Printer,” said Mike Atkins, National Sales Manager. “This economical, standalone machine can slit and rewind output from the L801, making it easy, efficient... View Article