Labelexpo Europe exceeds expectations for Heaford

JM Heaford has taken a record number of orders during Labelexpo Europe 2019, which led to the sale of nine flexographic plate mounters with the Heaford FTS proving to be the most popular choice.

Bóna Labels of Nové Zámky, chose to order Slovakia’s first ever JM Heaford EES plate mounter

‘With Labelexpo being the main event for seeing latest technology in label production, many visitors were drawn to the stand, by the Heaford Label AutoMounter,’ said Sally-Anne Heaford, managing director of JM Heaford. ‘Mounting plates autonomously without an operator in sight, it was undoubtedly our star of the show and attracted a significant volume of new interest and we now have several project discussions ongoing.'

The key highlight of the Heaford stand at Labelexpo 2019 was the FTS plate mounter. Three models were exhibited – two for cylinder and one sleeve-dedicated – offering speed, easy operation and repeatable accuracy through semi-automation. Options on display included pre-register systems, precision plate cutter, rotary plate cutter, pivoting tape applicator and fixed/rear tape applicator options.

In total, seven FTS mounters were ordered at or immediately after Labelexpo. Heaford FTS models are scheduled for first ever installations in Morocco and Turkey, while an existing customer in Russia chose to install two additional machines. For Penta Adhesiv of Portugal the choice of a new Heaford FTS 700 mounter was a vote of confidence in a trusted supplier.

Amongst the eight companies who chose to order Heaford products three are first-time customers. One of which, Bóna Labels of Nové Zámky, chose to order Slovakia’s first ever EES plate mounter.

‘These new customers found us through word of mouth, and this is especially gratifying. So many of our machines just run and run, and we often don’t hear from the users unless we proactively contact them,’ said Graham Harrison, international sales manager at Heaford. ‘The fact that word of mouth recommends us time and again means that the signature Heaford passion for build quality and applied design continues to meet the needs of our customers on a long-term basis. This was supported by the fact that we also enjoyed visits from many satisfied customers who dropped by the stand purely as a courtesy to say hello and share positive feedback.’

‘With new orders from the Ukraine to Portugal, Russia to Morocco, Labelexpo Europe has once again drawn a broad spectrum of visitors with a vast array of production requirements,’ commented David Muncaster, Heaford’s director of operations and business development. ‘Whether new customers or existing relationships, those we met at Labelexpo all had one thing in common, they were all looking for top technology that would help them adapt, grow and prosper while supporting their local industries.’