Konica Minolta opens UK Client Engagement Centre

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has opened the Client Engagement Centre (CEC), a new state-of-the-art facility that provides hands-on experience and showcases its print technologies. 

Located in Houghton Regis near Luton in Bedfordshire, the CEC provides a central location for product sales demonstrations, training and events centered around technologies from Konica Minolta as well its parntners, including Fiery, eProductivity Software (ePS), Solimar Systems, Flex4 OPS, Morgana, Premier Paper and Foilco.

‘We are immensely proud to open our new Client Engagement Centre,’ said Rob Ferris chief executive officer of Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK). ‘By working closely with our technology partners, we have developed a comprehensive end-to-end workflow experience, that enables our customers to see first-hand what can be possible within their organizations. 

‘This new facility firmly demonstrates our ongoing commitment and dedication to the UK print market, as well as supporting the business needs of our customers and channel partners.’

The CEC boasts a fully operational professional printshop that includes Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress toner presses and AccurioLabel press range, as well as its B2+ inkjet and partner technologies for print, packaging and embellishment. 

The facility also showcases in-line trimming and finishing, including Konica Minolta’s unique TU-510 trimmer unit, the SD-513 and Plockmatic SD-450 booklet makers. 

Label and packaging technologies include the AccurioLabel 230 and 400, as well as the PKG-1300 Digital corrugated press. 

Those looking for embellishment can experience the AccurioShine 3600 with iFoil One, the MGI JETvarnish Evo75. The off-line finishing options at the CEC include the Valiani Omnia Flatbed Cutting Table with automatic feeder, Morgana DigiFold Pro XL and the Colorcut SC-6500.
 
All Konica Minolta presses are managed and monitored by Konica Minolta’s AccurioPro Flux workflow and AccurioPro Dashboard, which provide real-time insights such as press status, utilization, and advanced management information. 

In addition, the CEC also includes a dedicated zone showcasing Konica Minolta’s full AccurioPro range and specialist technologies from key partners Fiery, Solimar Systems, eProductivity Software (ePS) and Flex4 OPS.
 
Jon Hiscock, head of production and Industrial Print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK), commented: ‘The opening of our UK Client Engagement Centre is a significant milestone in supporting our Professional Print customers and our Partners. Built on Industry 5.0 principles, the CEC enables us to bring the latest innovations to the market and demonstrates our commitment to the UK printing industry.’

Mark Ash, chief revenue officer at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK), added: ‘This marks the first phase of the CEC in the UK, with further development planned to showcase Konica Minolta’s wider technologies to UK customers and partners. Supporting all industry sectors and market spaces ensures the broadest possible reach beyond professional print to offices and various industries.’