Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced the installation of its AccurioLabel 400 digital label press at C K Print and Design, a division of C K Enterprises (CKE) in Lone Jack, MO, USA. C K Print and Design, a commercial printer and label converter, prints a variety of products for its customers, ranging from labels to post cards and large format prints.

C K Print and Design’s journey with Konica Minolta began in 2017 when it purchased a bizhub PRESS C71cf label press to insource its label manufacturing, allowing it to gain increased control over production quality and reduce costs. The production team affectionately named the press “Tank” for its robustness. Since then, CKE has acquired numerous technologies from Konica Minolta, including the AccurioPress C14000 sheetfed digital press. They have also added the JETvarnish 3D 52L embellishment press, AccurioWide 200 wide-format press, and most recently, the AccurioLabel 400.

Although C K Print and Design was already running a label press from another manufacturer, once it experienced the one-hit white capability of the AccurioLabel 400, the team recognized its benefits. The new press would enhance its offerings and provide much-needed additional capacity. CKE’s partnership with Konica Minolta has continued to grow as the business has expanded, culminating most recently in an agreement to upgrade its bizhub label PRESS C71cf to the AccurioLabel 230.

“C K Enterprises’ loyalty to the Konica Minolta brand is something we have cultivated for many years, and we are honored they continue to place their trust in us and invest in our products to move their business forward,” states Frank Mallozzi, president, IPP, Konica Minolta. “We are grateful for partnerships like this and proud to play a role in this fast-growing, innovative company’s success. We look forward to continuing our journey together as they enhance their customer experience and improve output quality.”

C K Print and Design produces prime labels across various industries, including chemical, food and beverage, and beauty. In particular, many microbreweries rely on C K Print and Design to print high-quality labels on metallic stocks, improving their shelf appeal and providing a unique brand identity that helps them stand out in a competitive market. “The breweries are thrilled with how well we can bring their vision to life using the AccurioLabel 400,” says Jim Osborn, chief marketing officer, C K Enterprises.

“Our customers are absolutely loving the one-hit white of the AccurioLabel 400, and many now insist on using that press for their jobs due to its superior white and higher quality,” adds Charles Kunkel, president, C K Enterprises. “Our previous digital press required multiple hits to achieve the same opacity, which cost us – and our clients – both money and time. The AccurioLabel 400 has streamlined our manufacturing process, increased productivity, and our production staff finds it significantly easier to operate compared to our previous liquid toner label press.”

Konica Minolta says its AccurioLabel presses offer an affordable entry point to high-quality digital label printing that small businesses or boutique label converters looking to expand their capabilities can take advantage of without a large upfront investment.