Husky Labels installs Epson SurePress L-6534VW UV

Indiana-based Husky Labels has installed the SurePress L-6534VW UV digital label press to meet the incoming customer needs, expand media compatibility, increase output versatility and workflow productivity.

After decades of experience in the label printing industry, co-owner Glenn DeRossett, decided to start his own printing business. While still in the initial start-up phase, he quickly inherited customers from a closing business and needed to expand output capabilities.

‘I really wanted a UV press,’ said DeRossett. ‘I have a UV flexographic printer, and I wanted to leverage that technology with a streamlined, efficient workflow for our label printers as well.’

The company purchased the SurePress L-6534VW with Orange Ink and has been thrilled with the immediate results.

‘We replaced an older model with the SurePress L-6534VW and now handle most incoming orders with it. The high speed and output quality are exactly what we wanted,’ commented DeRossett.

Husky Labels currently prints nearly three million labels per month on the SurePress L-6534VW for customers spanning a variety of industries including alcohol, food and beverage, cosmetics, health and more. 

The SurePress L-6534VW has allowed Husky Labels to offer a wide range of output materials and embellishments to clients, including clear films, metallic foil and more. When asked to produce window labels with clear film media, DeRossett consistently relies on the SurePress.

‘The SurePress is unique in printing these labels as it reverses the web for each pass, allowing for six or more passes without removing the raw material from the press. This results in a clean label and great registration with a vibrant, standout print,’ said DeRossett. ‘Epson does a fantastic job with the color. The colors blend beautifully, and with the addition of Orange Ink on the SurePress L-6534VW, I can reproduce a much higher percentage of Pantone colors – color reproduction is far easier and more precise.’

The latest investment also offered several additional features that streamlined Husky Label’s workflow and increased output capabilities.

‘The continuous stream printing on the SurePress has improved our die cutting and results in a higher quality label,’ said DeRossett. ‘And SurePress handles variable data exceptionally well, allowing us to easily customize labels with unique information for each product, which enhances our efficiency and flexibility in meeting diverse client needs.’

The SurePress L-6534VW is equipped with Wasatch RIP software. Husky Labels has leveraged the software, with the help of the Wasatch team, to implement a productive print workflow to support the rapidly growing business.

‘Choosing and integrating the right technology is crucial for new businesses, it’s encouraging to see how Husky Labels has already benefitted from the installation of the SurePress L-6534VW,’ commented Mike Pruitt, product manager for Epson America. ‘With the capacity and versatility of the SurePress L-6534VW, Husky Labels is equipped to grow their business and deliver exceptional results.’

‘The SurePress has significantly expanded our capabilities as a new business. It allows us to grow and take on more local business opportunities, providing a quick turnaround with high-quality labels that our customers love,’ concluded DeRossett.