Cab EOS series printers voted one of the top 24 innovative products of at the Taitronics Exhibition 2011
The entry level Cab EOS thermal transfer printer was chosen to be included in a winning line of 24 new and innovative products, with it being showcased on the Wow & Now stage in the new product area at the Taitronics exhibition in China.
The Cab EOS printer was chosen from a choice of 67 entries, with it being vetted through several gruelling reviews. To see the top 24 innovative products showcased please click here...
Southern Manufacturing Exhibition 2012
Labfax is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibition 2012.
Venue: Five,Farnborough, North Hampshire, GU14 6XL.
Stand: F72
Date: Wednesday 15th – Thursday 16th February 2012
Times: 9.15am to 4.30pm
Click here for more infromation about the event and how you can obtain free tickets...
Happy New Year! - January 2012
All of the team here at Labfax would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Labfax is now open, with the production department working at full capacity once again. If you have any labelling or barcoding needs dont hesitate to get in touch on 0845 519 2410.
Christmas Closure 2011- December 2011
We would like to inform you that Labfax will be closing for Christmas on Thursday 22nd December at 5.00 pm, with the last despatch date being Wednesday 21st December. We will be re-opening in the New Year on Tuesday 3rd January 2012 at 9.00 am.
May I take this chance to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from all the team at Labfax.
The importance of printer maintanence- November 2011
Maintaining your label printer to a high standard is key in running a smooth and efficient production line, ensuring that down time is minimised whilst the print quality is kept to a high standard.
Here at Labfax we have specialised technical engineers ,with them being able to travel to site and diagnose any minor or major faults that you may be experiencing. With a large stock of spare parts held at our head office we ensure that you label printer will not be down for a pro-longed period of time.
We have found that label printers that are regularly maintained have a much longer life span, which is much more cost effective in the long run. Call one of our service engineers on 0845 519 2410 to arrange a service call.
Short lead time on all labels, just in time for Christmas! - November 2011
With in-house printing facilities here at Labfax, we are able to minimise lead times whilst still being extremely competitive on price: making us perfect for those last minute Christmas runs!
Our labels are suitable for a wide range of printers including thermal transfer and inkjet, and are made to order to your exact specification. With an experienced technical sales team, we have the knowledge to guide you through the process of identifying the best product for the job, with us priding ourselves in being able to accommodate non-standard label requirements.
We are even offering free printing plates and art work on certain orders, so get in touch today on 0845 519 2410 for a quote!
GHS legislation summary - October 2011
Are you confused about the new GHS legislation that has come into action and what you can do to meet the new labelling specifications. Download our GHS summary and contact us on 0845 5419 2410 to see how we can help you comply with them
Primera RX900: The worlds first 2011 - October 2011
Labfax is pleased to announce that we are now stocking the Primera RX900 Colour RFID printer- which is the worlds first colour on demand desktop RFID printer!
The RX900 integrates a UHF reder/encoder which is supplied by the RFID industry leader Intermec, enabling you to have reliable and consistent reading and writing of RFID inlays.
Primera LX900: the most economical colour label printer yet- September 2011
The LX900 is the newest colour label printer within the Primera range, with it being the fastest and most economical to date.
With the use of new technology the LX900 allows the individual Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black ink cartridges to be replaced as and when they're needed, ensuring that you are able to use every last drop of ink before having to replace each of them.
Your printed labels can include photos, graphics, illustrations and text – even high-resolution linear or two-dimensional bar codes. Print labels when and where you need them in quantities that you can actually use; whether you print just a few labels at a time or thousands.
Labfax is ending the year on a high- September 2011
Here at Labfax we've gone from strength to strength, with august being one of our busiest months this year!
With an increase in label orders it has meant that we have a full production schedule, however with the addition of Jason as production manager we have still managed to maintain a low lead time whilst maintaining our high levels of quality.
Our engineers have also been very busy, with them completing a number of integrated labelling systems into automated production lines enabling on demand label printing. As our team of engineers have many years experience within this field they have been able to adapt each system to meet the exact specifications for each of our customers.
All of our team have been working very hard with us having the positive results to show for this- lets hope this continues!
Label production resumes here at Labfax- August 2011
We are pleased to announce that the label production here at Labfax has once again resumed, with our production now working at full capacity.
Labfax manufactures all it's labels in house giving complete flexibility in size, material and design. Our labels are suitable for a wide range of printers including thermal transfer and inkjet and are made to order to your exact specification.The experience gained by the technical sales team enables us to match our products to your requirements offering a bespoke label service whilst still staying competitive and offering an excellent service.
Positive 2nd quarter for the UK car industry- July 2011
Great news for the UK car manufacturing industry, with production continuing to grow for the second quarter this year. Growth has been recorded at 4.1% over the first 6 months compared to 2010, with it being helped by the 1.8% increase that was seen in June.
This is a very promising sign for the industry, which has experienced volume struggles in the past months due to the Japanese earthquakes in April which took their toll. However the industry is now showing signs of it regaining its stability as Japanese production facilities have now started to return back to full capacity once again.
It has been predicted that demand is going to stay constant through the rest of 2011, with car exports expected to hit the 1 million mark which is a huge benefit for the UK economy- with these figures previously being hit pre-recession.
With Labfax traditionally enjoying business within this sector we also felt the effects of this tough time, therefore are extremely pleased with the recovery and are excited to see what the future holds.
Southern Manufacturing 2012- July 2011
Labfax has secured stand F72 at the Southern Manufacturing Exhibition 2012, with this being a key opportunity to showcase our latest products. We will keep you up to date with the latest information, with there being a possibility that we will be able to give away a small number of free tickets.
NEW Cab EOS1 is now avaliable! - June 2011
The new Cab Eos1 is now avaliable here at Labfax, with this entry level thermal transfer printer now being in reayd and in stock.
The key feature of the new EOS is that it is the first label printer to be fitted with a touchscreen as standard. This makes it easy to call up existing labels, add data and print them off – all without being connected to a PC. Complete labels can be saved to a USB memory stick or the internal memory of the EOS printer.
Labfax is pleased to announce that our workforce is expanding, with us hiring two new highly experienced employees to enable us to keep up with the increasing demand.
Jason Hancox- Production Manager
Jason is our new production manager, with him having many years of experience within the labelling industry enabling us to maintain our high levels of quality. We feel that Jason is a great addition to our team here at Labfax and are positive that our production department will strenghten under his control.
Matt Olliver-Technical Support Engineer
Matt is the new addition to our service department, with him being responsible for servicing and upkeeping all of our accounts who have cab printers aswell as assisting with installations.
Matt has a strong IT background, with his experience within this field being vast enabling him to maximise the functionality of all of our customers barcoding applications.
We are very pleased to have both of these new members onboard and are positive that they will be able to make a positive contribution in aiding us to offer a high quality labelling solution for all of our customers.
Labfax manufacture all labels in house! -June 2011
Here at Labfax we manufacture all of our labels in house giving complete flexibility in size, material and design. Our labels are suitable for a wide range of printers including thermal transfer and inkjet and are made to order to your exact specification.The experience gained by the technical sales team enables us to match our products to your requirements offering a bespoke label service whilst still staying competitive and offering an excellent service.
Colour Labelling with our 6 colour flexographic printer!
With our inhouse 6 colour flexographic printer we are able to print up to 6 spot or process colour labels in a range of self adhesive materials suitable for overprinting on a desktop printer or ready for product labelling.
This in house facility allows us to offer you a cost effective solution for small to medium runs, with our competitive pricing sometimes including free printing plates and artwork.
Inkjet Labels
For the VP485 and Primera range of ink jet printers we manufacture both matt and gloss finish labels.
Click for more information on the VP485 or LX400.
Thermal transfer labels
Our thermal transfer label material is suitable for use with our solvent free wax ribbon. It can be supplied in matt or semi gloss finish with a range of adhesives.
Our permanent adhesive is suitable for most applications but it can also be supplied in deep freeze or peelable.
Direct thermal labels
Direct thermal labels are ideal for short life label applications like the food industry and use chemi thermal technology eliminating the need for thermal transfer ribbons.
They can be supplied in economy or top coated face papers with a wide range of adhesives depending on your application.
Specialist Labels
If you have a non standard label requirement contact our sales team to discuss your application.
Our technical sales team have the knowledge to guide you through the process of identifying the best product for the job!
For a specific quote for your labelling needs please phone us on 0845 519 2410 or email sales@labfax.co.uk
Interpack 2011- May 2011
Last week our team visited the Interpack Processes and Packaging Exhibition in Dusseldorf, with this being a good chance for us to see what labelling solutions are currently available that could fit into our product range.
Over the period of the 2 days that we were there we were able to visit out current suppliers as well as searching for new opportunities and gaps in the market that we hope to enter in the near future.
As we are the UK reseller for Cab we were very excited to visit their stand to see the 2 new products that were being launched at the event.
One of the new products was the Cab EOS series, which this now being their entry level thermal transfer print. This is the first label printer to be fitted with a touch screen as standard making it easy to call up existing labels, add data and print them off – all without being connected to a PC. Complete labels can be saved to a USB memory stick or the internal memory of the EOS printer making it extremely easy to use and function.
The second product that was Launched was the HS and VS semi automatic label dispensers, which have been introduced to replace the cab HS 150. The new label dispensers from cab deliver outstanding precision for the positioning of labels at adjustable dispensing speeds and fully rewind label backing at the same time.
We feel that both of these products are great additions into the product range, as they feature up to date hardware and software enabling our users to benefit from high quality labelling applications.
Whilst at the exhibition there were a range of labelling applications that caught our eye, and with our team at Labfax always looking for innovative solutions it gave us the chance to establish new connections that will potentially help us to expand our product range in the future.
Labfax are going to Interpack 2011- 11th May 2011
Our team at Labfax are getting ready to travel to Dusseldorf for the Interpack processes and packaging Exhibition which is held from 12thto 18th May 2011.
Interpack is renowned for being one of the world’s leading packaging exhibitions, with it showcasing all of the technological developments that are affecting the packaging processes that we use today.
With Labfax always looking for new and innovative labelling solutions we feel that this is a key event to attend and are very excited to see what is being exhibited.
As we are the official reseller of cab printers within the UK, we are very interested to see the new products which are being unveiled at their stand as this will be the first chance that we get to see them fully functioning.
Cab are exhibiting a range of their devices for product marking on stand 12F41 in hall 12, ranging from their economy e4 thermal transfer printer to their XC series two tone printer.
With Cab already having such a large product range we are really excited to see what they are now offering, with them having the potential to open us into new markets as well as helping existing customers with their current systems and applications.
CAB XC6 Series printer in stock available for onsite demonstrations!- 4th May 2011
Labfax are pleased to announce that we now have a CAB XC6 Series printer in stock available for onsite demonstrations, with us being able to print onto your label samples to show how this printer could work for you
The new CAB XC series printers incorporate two successively arranged thermal transfer printing units for simultaneous printing of two colours on one label.
The first printing unit is additionally equipped with a ribbon saver for improved ribbon economy.It comes equipped with a metal cover and can hold rolls in up to 300mm OD, while using the same operations as the A series, making it a user friendly thermal transfer printing system.
All systems come with Free Cablabel label creation software and installation and training can be supplied at an additional cost.
Positive news for the West Midlands automotive industry- 18th April 2011
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that march 2011 was its best sales month in it's 63 year history, despite the UK automotive industry seeing an 8% drop in new car sales as a whole.
It was recorded that 11,400 vehicles in the Land Rover brand were sold last month, resulting in a 6% jump in global sales- with increased demand being seen from the emerging markets such as Russia, China and India.
It is expected that new records will be set in the next few years as the car market continues to boom after the slump of the recent recession, with them establishing their selves in new markets as luxury car dealers.
In response to this massive increase in demand, Tata the Indian conglomerate that owns Land Rover, has announced that it will be hiring an extra 1,000 new staff in the West Midlands and 1,500 at it's Halewood Plant.
Along with this, the first MG Rover rolled off of the production line yesterday at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham 6 years after the factory was closed; which created thousands of job losses and hugely effected the local economy.
The new MG6 is the result of the first large scale production at this site, with the new model being manufactured in Shanghai and assembled at the Longbridge site. As a result of the reopening of the plant over 400 jobs have been created, with this number hopefully increasing in the near future.
This increase in demand has been a huge benefit to the automotive industry within the West Midlands, which has suffered many losses in the past couple of years due to the recession that caused a sudden drop in demand. With Labfax traditionally enjoying business within this sector we also felt the effects of this tough time, therefore are extremely pleased with the recovery and are excited to see what the future holds.
New Range of self adhesive labels- 25th march 2011
We are adding a range of self adhesive tapes, foams and felts to our product line suitable for the automotive and aerospace industries.
These can be supplied in a variety of lengths and sizes to suit individual requirements suitable for anti rattle, bonding and lamination.
Print Head Wipes- Box of 50 individually packed wipes for only £10!
The print head is the most critical component of your printer and one of the most delicate and expensive parts to replace. As a direct result of improper care of your print head the quality of your printing will dramatically decrease, as well as you having to spend more money on replacing the print heads prematurely.
Printer manufacturers recommend regular cleaning of the printhead to remove any build up of residue caused by label dust, adhesive and dirt in the atmosphere. This build up of residue will, over time, become baked onto the printhead. This will then interfere with heat transfer, causing the heater elements to overheat to the point of failure.
By purchasing print head wipes you will be able to maintain a high quality of printing as well as saving you money in the long run!
Phone us today on 0845 519 2410 to order your print head wipes or email us on sales@labfax.co.uk
Job Vacancy: Technical Support Engineer- Posted Friday 4th March 2011
Labfax is a young expanding company with an exciting future, looking for a technical support engineer responsible for service and installation of barcoding equipment primarily in the automotive and manufacturing sector. The role will involve both periodic maintenance and repair of desktop printers and automatic labeling systems and a good knowledge of IT systems is required.
The successful candidate will be a self starter with an technical background, an eye for detail with the ability to work using their own initiative.
The role is based in Bridgnorth covering the UK. Full product training will be given.
Competitive Salary, Phone, Laptop and Company car included.
To apply please email claire.parkes@labfax.co.uk
including covering letter, salary expectations and CV.
For a Formal Job Description please click here....
V6 Portable Thermal Transfer Printer- Avaliable from April 2011
Labfax are pleased to introduce the Postek V6 into the product range, with this being available to purchase from the beginning of April 2011. The new V6 Portable Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal printer is a lightweight portable solution for quick label printing.
Labels of all qualities can be created -from self-adhesive paper to polyester and PVC materials, up to a width of 48mm. The V6 features an innovative adaptation of the mobile phone keypad; along with the graphical LCD display offering an easy and friendly operation interface requiring minimal training.
Featuring a state-of-the-art power management system along with a high capacity lithium-ion battery, the V6 is able to print up to one thousand labels in a row.With a 4MB Flash and 8MD SDRAM capacity it means that hundreds of complete label formats can be stored, making it a complete portable labeling solution.
This light and handy printer comes with a belt and separate power supply in a solid folding synthetic case, making it is ready to use on site in seconds.Included in the package is the full version of PosLabel Label Design Software which supports multiple languages, making it a quick and easy solution for all applications.
Southern Manufacturing Exhibition: Farnborough
Last minute preparations are being made to our stand at the Southern Manufacturing show 2011 in Farnborough!
We are exhibiting from the 16th-17th February at stand 7, with us demonstrating a range of our thermal transfer printers including-
- Mach 4
- A100 label printer applicator
- Cab A4+ Printer
By attending the exhibition it would be a perfect time to talk to our technical sales team, who will be attending the show with information and brochures on all of the products that we currently offer.
Event Information:
Venue:
Farnborough FIVE
Aerospace Boulevard
Farnborough
Hants GU14 6XL
Opening Times:
Wednesday 16th February 09.00 hrs – 16.30 hrs
Thursday 17th February 09.00 hrs – 16.30 hrs
If you are unable to attend the event dont worry as we have plenty of information and sample packs that can be sent out upon request.
For more information email zoe.vaughan@labfax.co.uk or phone 0845 519 2410.
Complete product labelling kit ideal for the jewellery market for £795.00 - 3rd February 2011
For a limited time only we are offering a complete labelling packaging for a discounted price of £795.00!
The package includes-
- CAB E4 Thermal transfer printer
- Label Creation Software
- 1,000 Jewellery labels
- High performance ribbon
For more information please phones us on 0845 519 2410 or email sales@labfax.co.uk
Southern Manufacturing and Electronics show, Farnborough, 16th-17th February
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing & Electornics show from 16th-17th of February 2011 on stand 7.
We will be exhibiting thermal transfer printing products from our range, with us having demonstrations for the XC Series and the A1000 on the stand, providing a key chance to see these printers in action.
- The XC series is designed with GHS regulations in mind and boasts 2 colour print technology, ideal for chemical/hazardous labeling.
- The A1000 is the entry level label printer applicator. It is used in conjunction with the A series printer from CAB to provide an inexpensive solution for integration into automated production lines.
For ticket infromation please contact us on 0845 519 241 or visit http://www.industrysouth.co.uk where you can pre register today for your free entry badge, preview and catologue.
CAB reseller’s conference 2011 17th January 2011
This week has been a busy one for the Labfax team with representatives from the sales and marketing department attending of the CAB reseller’s conference 2011 held in Side, Turkey.
The bi annual event is organised with resellers from all over the world attending with the objective of introducing new products and enhancing the knowledge of existing products.
The team were especially excited to hear about the 2 new thermal transfer printers that are being introduced into the cab product range- the Postek V6 Portable Thermal Printer and the EOS1 from CAB.
Both printers have huge potential and will offer a practical and efficient solution for common printing problems within a wide range of industries.
More information will be available on both of these products shortly.
Launch of speciality labelling system for jewellery 10th January 2011
By working with a major UK Jewellery high street retailer we have been able to launch a labelling system that meets the needs of the jewellery market.
It enables the retailer to better manage its inventory and, at the same time, to ensure that its products are presentable in jewellery stores. And when its fully implemented it saves the retailer money by eliminating waste and unnecessary activity.
Our system provides durable labels that do not breakdown during ultra-sonic cleaning. The labels are both rub and scratch resistant ensuring that the information printed on them is always clean and legible and the adhesive pattern has been designed to ensure that there is no adhesive contact with the jewellery itself.
Danny Onions, our Sales manager, says: 'this has been a good project to work on because it delivers advantages all round. The customer has a specific need which required a specific response. I'm pleased that we were able to deliver.'
For more information about Labfax and our labels and labelling equipment visit its web-site www.labfax.co.uk or contact Marketing Co-ordinator Zoe Vaughan: 0845 519 2410 or zoe.vaughan@labfax.co.uk
New Year at Labfax 4th January 2011
As of today we are operating our usual opening hours, so for all enquires don't hesitate to give our sales team a ring on 0845 519 2410. Up until January 14th we are still offering free printing plates with every order for printed labels over £250.
Christmas Opening Hours 17th December 2010
Labfax is shutting for Christmas on 23rd December at 1.00 pm and will be reopening in the new year on 4th January.
Last despatch dates over Christmas 10th December 2010
The last despatch date for all orders is 21st December, with us reopening after Christmas on 4th January.
Christmas Offer at Labfax! 1st December 2010
Over the festive period we are offering free printing plates with every order for printed labels over £250 placed before January 14th 2011. Click here for more information on the labels we offer or phone 0845 519 2410 to speak to a member of our sales team.
The Primera FX400e foil printer is launched in the UK in time for Christmas! 17th November 2010
If you need to print gold and silver foiled labels for Christmas products then the new FX400e from Primera is the answer to your Christmas prayers!! Using the same inkjet technology it gives foil detail to your labels at a fraction of the cost. For more information click here.
Cab XC Series printer now avaliable at Labfax 5th November 2010
In response to the introduction of the new Global Harmonisation Guideline that comes into effect as of December 1st , Cab has introduced the new XC Series printer specifically for the printing of chemical warning and hazard labels.
For more information on the Cab XC Series printer please click here.
New You Tube Channel from Labfax 19th September
Take a look at our new You Tube channel which shows video footage of some of our product range in action www.youtube.com/user/Labfax
Labfax are now able to offer the VP485 colour label printer on a rental basis 23rd July 2010
Labfax have set up credit lines with a funder to allow end users to purchase the VP485 full colour label printer on a lease/rental basis, helping small businesses with managing their cash flow. For more information contact sales@labfax.co.uk.
Labfax agree contract to supply VIP full colour label printers in the UK 28th June 2010
The VP485 full colour label printer the newest addition to the Labfax product range. It is the fastest, most economical colour label printer on the market and for all orders placed before 31st August 2010 we are offering a 5% discount. For more information contact our sales department on 0845 519 2410 or email sales@labfax.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter 15th June 2010
You can now follow us on twitter
http://twitter.com/labfax where we will post offers and news on new products and developments in the industry.
Labfax move into small to medium run printed label market 27th May 2010
Due to demand we have installed a colour label printer dedicated to small - medium run printing jobs in up to 6 colours. During June, July and August 2010 we will be offering a 5% discount on all printed labels. Call our technical sales team on 0845 519 2410 to discuss your requirements.
Labfax launch solvent free thermal transfer ribbons 12th May 2010
Our new solvent free wax thermal transfer ribbons offer a range of benefits including increased printhead life!! For more information on the benefits
CAB Gmbh launch A6 200dpi printer 13th April 2010
From May 2010 the new A6 200dpi printer will be available from CAB allowing cost effective pallet labelling! The A6 200dpi is priced at £2,480 but we are offering an introductory 5% discount on all units ordered before 31st May 2010.
Free barcode label printer offer! 1st March 2010
If you use 500,000 labels or more per annum you may be eligible to receive a FREE label printer with your Labfax label contract. So as well as being competitive on price with our consumables we can save you even more £££££ with FREE printers! Call our sales team on 0845 519 2410 for more information.
LX900 Colour label printer is launched in the UK 12th February 2010
Hot on the heels of the LX810 label printer, the new LX900 label printer offers a faster and more economic method of printing colour labels on demand. The new printer has 4 seperate ink cartridges allowing easy exchange as and when they are needed. Click here for more information.
Labfax to exhibit at Foodex 2010! 6th January 2010
Come and see us in Hall 5, stand X030 between the 21st and 24th March 2010 at NEC, Birmingham where we will be demonstrating a range of thermal transfer printing equipment.
For complimentary tickets please email sales@labfax.co.uk or phone 0845 519 2410.
Labfax launches a brand new website! 5th October 2009
Our new website is now live and contains information on the products and services that we provide. With a full range of thermal transfer printers, print and apply systems, scanners, labels and ribbons, Labfax provide a one stop solution for all of your labeling needs.
The new site will be continually updated with offers and information on new products along with details of forthcoming exhibitions that we are attending.
For more information on any of our products please contact our sales department on 0845 519 2410 or email sales@labfax.co.uk where our dedicated sales team are on hand to help.