Printing Innovation Asia Issue 6 2021
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Allmaster invests in its The Singapore company has installed its first five-metre EFI workhorse to boost production speeds, efficiency, while widening product offerings with unmatched quality. By Sha Jumari. Based in Singapore, Allmaster Pte Ltd has upgraded its production capabilities, significantly increasing speed and efficiency without compromising premium quality with the recent install of the EFI VUTEk 5r+ five-metre UV LED roll-to-roll printer. The EFI VUTEk 5r+ is Allmaster’s first foray into the EFI portfolio. Allmaster, with about 120 employees, has an arsenal of printers housed in its almost 4,000 square metre production and warehousing facility. Established since 1975, Allmaster had its start in traditional screen printing. Over the years, it branched out its services into sports and events branding, visual displays and large format printing. In the last couple of years, Allmaster went into the signage market. Its clientele is wide ranging; from governments to town councils, marketing agencies, and building and construction companies.
“Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we did a lot of exhibitions and sports events. Although most events were put on hold, we are actually still doing a fair bit of work for the construction industry. Recently, we even managed to get governmental contracts and that’s been keeping us busy over the past few months. We’ve also been busy with open houses that we support with event branding,” said Felix Chew, director at Allmaster Pte Ltd. The Search for a Digital Workhorse Success was a double-edged sword for Allmaster. While the company experienced growth and scored multiple projects despite the pandemic, it consequently began encountering a backlog issue. To meet with the growing orders and tight deadlines, Allmaster began shopping for a digital printing machine that would be able to handle the additional workload.
Chew saw the EFI VUTEk 5r+ firsthand at the Shanghai Ad and Sign Expo tradeshow in Shanghai, China. Being able to see the printer in person allowed Chew to scrutinize the machine more, while looking at other brands. “However, after we did comparison tests with the other brands, none were able to match the speed, quality and overall efficiency of the EFI VUTEk 5r+. I was impressed by the quick and precise turnaround from the EFI VUTEk 5r+. It is a real workhorse and the ink yield is fantastic. It was the clear winner,” said Chew. Installed in February 2021, the EFI VUTEk 5r+ printer was put into full production almost immediately: “It was able to handle all of the urgent works that I needed. It fits me perfectly,” Chew continued.
