Consumables-Ink - Inkjet

EFI Bolsters Industrial Inkjet Portfolio with Acquisition of Dye, Color Developer
March 2, 2016 at 11:37 am

Rialco Limited, one of Europe's leading dye and color systems developers, has been acquired by EFI. Based in Bradford, UK, Rialco will now operate as part of EFI’s industrial inkjet business. Rialco employees have joined EFI and will continue to work from Rialco’s facility in Bradford. "The deal announced today gives EFI the platform to extend the technical advantages we provide to customers in the signage, textile, ceramics and other industries that are rapidly transitioning from analog to digital printing," says Stephen Emery, VP of EFI’s ink business.

What Goes Up Can Bring Ink Costs Down
February 10, 2016 at 10:05 am

Slowing down and following a "Best Practices" method to paper trials and qualification will save you time and ink costs by focusing on ink and paper surface compatibility. As your cost for a better inkjet paper and print quality go up, your ink usage should go down. But only if there are best practices in place.