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L-R: FUJIFILM Australia national sales specialist Glenn Conyers, FUJIFILM Australia division manager Troy Neighbour, Cactus Imaging production manager Glenn Moffatt, Cactus Imaging general manager Nigel Spicer and Cactus Imaging co-founder and general manager Keith Ferrel)
Cactus Imaging invests in first local FUJIFILM Acuity Ultra R2 LED Cactus Imaging is the first printer in the Southern Hemisphere to experience high quality, versatility of the newly installed FUJIFILM Acuity R2 LED five-metre roll-to-roll machine
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actus Imaging, based in Sydney, is a name that resonates not only within Australia but across the international grand format printing landscape. It’s widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost digital printing companies, boasting a prestigious status for delivering value, quality, and punctuality, while housing one of the largest grand format production plants in the Asia Pacific region, complete with state-of-the-art equipment. In an industry where staying at the cutting edge is paramount, Cactus Imaging has forged a robust partnership with FUJIFILM over the past nine years. This alliance has been instrumental in enhancing print
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quality and driving innovation within the grand format print market.
their recommendations in subsequent generations of Acuity Ultra.
FUJIFILM Australia division manager Troy Neighbour treasures this special relationship, noting that “Nine years ago, the company became the first in Australia and in the Southern Hemisphere to install our Acuity Ultra R1 machine.”
The bond between the two companies is so close that Cactus Imaging had direct access to FUJIFILM’s R&D centre in Broadstairs, situated in the idyllic English countryside. It provided engineers and designers with real-world feedback, effectively influencing and shaping the usability, capabilities, and performance of these machines.
However, Cactus Imaging’s contribution went far beyond being an ordinary client. It actively collaborated with FUJIFILM’s Research and Development team in the UK, providing invaluable feedback to improve machine usability and capabilities. This partnership’s fruitful efforts have led to the incorporation of
Neighbour highlights the value of this partnership, stating, “Cactus’ team has an extensive knowledge, they are professionals who know exactly what the customers want, have an immense
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