Amberley Labels, an award-winning decorative label manufacturer, is aiming at a new standard in digital label embellishment with the installation of a Kurz DM-Jetliner. As the only UK label manufacturer with this machine capability, the investment offers next generation Digital Metal ink transfer onto paper and plastic substrates to support continued growth in the premium beverage, fragrance and cosmetics sector.

As part of the Coveris Group, this latest installation follows the recent rebrand and multi-million investment at Amberley’s new sister facility in Boston, Lincolnshire in 2020.

Located at Amberley’s Blandford facility in Dorset, the foil jetliner is integrated within an HP Indigo 6000 series press to offer seamless inline digital foiling to create custom and multiple color varieties within a single label. Utilizing digital inkjet adhesion in combination with a silver base for inline Indigo ink application, the technology unlocks a whole new world of color foil possibilities, as well as delivering sustainable benefits achieved via reduced originations and metallic rationalization.

With no requirement for registration or off-line finishing processes, the technology also promises to set a new standard for quality and speed to market. Commenting on the additional capabilities, David Richards, managing director of Amberley Labels, says, “The Kurz DM-Jetliner means we now offer next-generation inline foiling capability and flexibility, with greater color possibilities and brand control. Mass customization of metallic finishes – variable metallized print and color – creates a new level of versatility for design and print, which is a real game changer for our customer base.

“Having this technology allows the creation and combination of labels that was previously unavailable; it also enables us to invest more future resources in additional embellishment techniques, such as silk screen and domed foil applications embossing and hot foil to support continued innovation in this area.”