First Tape and Label (FT&L), a leading provider of tire and industrial labels located in Texarkana, AR, uses a 3800 Series UV inkjet engine from Colordyne Technologies to produce single-pass inkjet labels for its customers. The integration of the UV inkjet engine allows the converter to increase productivity and profitability with single-pass process color inkjet.
With over 40 years of experience, FT&L provides the toughest and most durable labels in the industrial label market. The converter also produces a signature pressure-sensitive label stock in-house, adapting to the needs and demands of each of its customers.
From 3600 Series to second-generation 3800
The label converter acquired its first Colordyne engine, a 3600 Series UV Retrofit, in 2020. After experiencing faster turnarounds and cost savings through the integration of inkjet technology, FT&L acquired an additional second-generation 3800 Series UV Retrofit from Colordyne in 2021. The new inkjet engine is mounted on an existing flexo press and showcases an automatic splice system and unique job-chaining software that lets them gain efficiency and speed in daily throughput.
“With the Colordyne UV inkjet engine and our job-chaining software, we can produce all types of jobs at high efficiency: short runs, long runs, and high-mix projects. We're able to lay out and schedule hours of production quickly, eliminating the creation of single-use artwork. Our single-pass digital setup lets us provide the highest quality at the best price point for each specific job.”
“We're excited to see the success FT&L experiences with the UV inkjet engine from Colordyne. Increasing productivity to deliver the best service and product to its customers is FT&L's priority and we're happy to support them in achieving it.”
See it in action
Watch first-hand how FT&L takes advantage of the benefits of inkjet printing with Colordyne's 3800 Series UV Retrofit.
