Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) has announced Label Lead has added new capabilities to its growing business with the AccurioLabel 400, Konica Minolta’s newest dry-toner digital label press, and the GM DC350Mini, which offers speed for precision diecutting and finishing in a small footprint.

A new customer to Konica Minolta, Label Lead, headquartered in Medley, FL, USA, is one of the largest manufacturers of pressure sensitive labels in South Florida and Miami. While the company considered other manufacturers for a new digital label press, it ultimately chose Konica Minolta’s AccurioLabel 400 for its capabilities, smaller footprint, ease of use and price point. The acquisition of the two new devices has allowed Label Lead to take shorter-run jobs off its older analog flexo press, as well as replace a slower digital entry level press.

“We were specifically looking for faster turnarounds, workflow efficiency, increased output volume, reduced downtime and reduced waste, and the AccurioLabel 400 checked all those boxes for us,” says Julio Fernandez, president, Label Lead. “Many of our customers are in the nutraceutical, supplements, food and beverage, cosmetic, beauty and healthcare industries, competitive businesses where time to market is very important, even with smaller runs. This equipment from Konica Minolta has provided new capabilities that turn around our short-run work much more efficiently, which in turn helps our customers get their products to market faster so they can realize revenue.”

Both Label Lead and its customers are impressed with the AccurioLabel 400’s consistent output and vibrant colors, particularly its ability to match Pantone colors precisely. The one-hit white is notably remarkable on clear and metallized substrates, according to Fernandez. He says, “Color matching is especially important for brand consistency, continuity among product lines and recognition on store shelves.”

The AccurioLabel 400 incorporates all of Konica Minolta’s technology, including the Intelligent Quality Optimizer (IQ-520) color management functionality for real-time color stability and registration control. The digital press also features a fifth station for white toner, which expands opportunities for creative label applications, plus 3,600 x 2,400 dpi resolution and many automated control features for highly productive label output.

With the addition of the GM DC350Mini, Label Lead has a highly automated and compact converting line for labels that offers precision cutting and an ultrashort web path. It’s touted as the fastest compact machine available and is compatible with any digital press. With a fully featured servo-driven drive train, the GM DC350Mini provides precise tension control and outstanding registration, reducing maintenance requirements and enhancing its reliability. Both devices are highly efficient and easy to use, with intuitive touchscreen interfaces for streamlined workflows.

“The Label Lead team are true specialists in label production, and the combination of our AccurioLabel 400 with the GM DC350Mini gives them – and their customers – a real edge, not only in the quality of their label output, but also in turnaround time,” comments Frank Mallozzi, president, IPP, Konica Minolta. “We’re proud to partner with Label Lead to enhance their offerings with this comprehensive solution and provide reliable support to grow their business.