Above: The A B Graphic International (ABG) team at drupa

A B Graphic International (ABG) says attendance at drupa this year was its most successful ever, with the finishing equipment manufacturer now preparing for an even larger presence at the forthcoming Labelexpo Americas 2024.

At Labelexpo Americas 2024, ABG will showcase 12 state-of-the-art machines, including new technology such as ABG’s Vectra AutoSet, their 4th generation Converter and the debut of the NSU Lite.

Reflecting on ABG’s success at drupa, Matt Burton, ABG’s global sales director, said: “Exhibiting at drupa for the first time was an exhilarating experience and the positive reception received was overwhelming. We are excited to carry this momentum forward to Labelexpo, where we will showcase even more innovative solutions.”

This year marks a milestone year for ABG, celebrating 70 years of innovation. In line with this anniversary, ABG has announced substantial investments in its infrastructure with a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility set to open this year in Kelleythorpe, UK. This new site will house the production of the Vectra Turret Rewinders range and will feature ABG’s first UK demonstration area along with an in-house machine shop.

Dave Lawson, director of ABG’s Middleton-on-the-Wolds production site, said: “After many years of growing our production capabilities at Middleton, we are now poised to embark on a new chapter. The transition of our machine shop and Vectra production to the new Kelleythorpe site has been underway since April 2022. This move marks a pivotal moment in ABG’s history as we celebrate our 70th year.”

Additionally, ABG is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Germany by doubling the capacity of its Baesweiler site to 4400m². This expansion is set to increase the production of SRI’s, ABG’s fleyeVision cameras, Booklet Machines and Horizon Table Rewinders, which will help in significantly decreasing lead times for customers.

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