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January
'12
Our Carbon Footprint
During 2011 IMEX Print Services and DWJ Colourprint have reduced their Carbon Footprint by over
36 tonnes of CO2
equating to an annual saving of over 1.5 tonnes
saved
per employee.
Source: Carbon Footprint Limited
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December
'11
99% Customer Satisfation Rate
Ahead of our annual ISO audit in January, we have achieved a significant step forward as a result of our mission for continual improvement, with an average customer satisfaction rate of 98.92% during 2011. Based on the number of non-conforming jobs measured against the number of jobs produced.
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November
'11
New Digital Press Installed
IMEX Print Services has completed
installation of a new Konica Minolta Bizhub C7000 press in our digital printing division. Working in conjunction with the existing Bizhub 6500e's, the new press will offer increased quality to 1,200 dpi, absolute consistency on the run and faster production times.
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Konica Minolta Bizhub C7000 Press |
September
'11
New Folder Printing Site
DWJ Colourprint has launched a specialist folder printing service for
high quality litho printed custom pocket folders: FolderPrintingDirect.co.uk
Featuring fast, FREE delivery, FREE cutter templates and special online offers. All printed folders use paper stock from sustainably managed sources.
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August
'11
Double Bindery Investment
In a deal to upgrade bindery lines in both IMEX Print Services and DWJ Colourprint, August saw a double investment in new bookletmakers from award winning manufacturer Duplo International. The installation of a Digital System 2000 and a 2 tower System 5000 bookletmaker now increases in-house production of stitched booklets up to 80 pages.
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Duplo System 5000 Bookletmaker.
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March
'11
Environmental Printing
Our Display division was the recipient of a groundbreaking leap forward in environmental printing this month, with the installation of the new 60" Designjet L25500 large format printer from HP that features the latest in latex ink technology for environmentally friendly outdoor applications.
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HP Designjet L25500 Latex Printer.
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February
'11
ISO9001 & 14001 Retained
IMEX and DWJ ColourPrint have successfully retained the prestigious ISO9001 & ISO14001 accreditations after an external audit of our Quality and Environmental Management Systems found that they continued to meet the stringent ISO standards. |
ISO9001
& ISO14001 RETAINED
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December
'10
Contract Success
Our litho printing division DWJ ColourPrint has successfully tendered and been awarded approved supplier status on a 2 year framework agreement for the supply of printing and associated products to Bridgend Borough Council. |
APPROVED
SUPPLIER
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August
'10
IMEX Named in 'Wales Hot 100'
IMEX has been officially recognised in this year's Western Mail, Wales Hot 100 Fast Growth Business Awards. The prestigious accolade is a result of
IMEX achieving a 258% growth in turnover during
2007-2009 and ranking IMEX Print Services as
the 17th fastest growing company in Wales. |
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July
'10
New Menu Printing Site Launch
IMEX has launched a specialist menu printing service for restaurants, hotels, pubs, cafes, bars and fast food takeaways: MenuPrintingDirect.co.uk
Featuring fast turnaround, free delivery, free posters and a free featured listing for your establishment on RestaurantMenus.org.uk with every order!
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June
'10
Dave Haines Retires
After more than a decade with the company, Dave Haines, has retired as Commercial Director of IMEX Print Services. Although he will remain as a share-holder in the Company, Dave has decided that it is time to prioritise his family, travel and other interests. |
David Haines
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August '09
Contract Success
IMEX has successfully tendered and been approved as one of a limited number
of suppliers to the prestigious Welsh Assembly Government Printing Services
Framework
Contract for B2 litho and digital printing.
The framework contract
lasts for 3 years, covering both North and South Wales and will manage
approximately £12 million of print procurement. It is available to all
public sector bodies in Wales, offering best value print
procurement
by utilizing a pre-approved framework of top print suppliers. |
APPROVED SUPPLIER
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April
'09
Large Format Investment
Our display division has invested in the latest technology for large format
print production. Designed primarily for production markets and powered
by the award winning Onyx PosterShop RIP, the 44” Canon iPF8000S
uses an 8-colour pigment ink system at 2400
x 1200 dpi, producing stunning prints that can't fail to turn heads. |
The
new Canon iPF 8000S. |
March '09
Tooled Up for Leaflets
Our litho printing division DWJ ColourPrint has just taken delivery of
a brand new B2, T535 continuous feed MBO buckle folder from Fridheim International.
Capable of speeds up to 45,000 leaflets an hour, it will dramatically increase
finishing capacity during very large leaflet runs for the tourism industry.
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Our new MBO T535 continuous feed
folder. |
February '09
ISO Double Whammy
Following six months of hard work, the Quality and Environmental management
systems at IMEX have been externally UKAS audited and accredited to the
ISO standards 9001 and 14001 respectively. The achievement of these rigorous
standards is a statement of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. |
ISO9001
& ISO14001 ACCREDITED
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January '09
Contract Success
IMEX has been appointed as one of just three official print suppliers to
Carmarthenshire County Council as part of a £1 million framework
agreement over two years (plus two) to supply litho printing, large format
display products
and promotional items.
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APPROVED
SUPPLIER
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December '08
Contract Success
IMEX has successfully tendered and been appointed as a supplier to East
Ayrshire Council's Corporate Print Services Framework Agreement for a period
of four years. As part of the contract, IMEX will be supplying printed
stationery and marketing materials, digital printing, exhibition stands,
signs and
banners. |
APPROVED
SUPPLIER |
July '08
Expansion in West Wales
Following the recent demise of the long-established Pembrokshire printers
Haven ColourPrint. IMEX have expanded their presence in Pembroke, recruiting
former Haven Commercial
Director Andrew Forrest along with Rhiannon Ace, to head up our new offices
in Milford Haven under the brand name 'Forrest Print'. Read
full story...
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Simon
Toft, Andrew Forrest and
Martyn Jones holding the new
Forrest Print corporate identity. |
July '08
New Head of Group Op's
Marcus Toft has been appointed to the board as IMEX Group Operations Director. With
over 10 years experience of logistics, most recently at director
level, Marcus is used to meeting the most stringent quality demands of
both national and international corporations. Marcus brings leadership
skills
and
a knowledge
of process management to make our operations the benchmark of
modern efficiency.
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Marcus Toft, Group Operations
Director
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June
'08
The End of an Era
After 16 years of service John Latham has stepped down as Print Production
Director. While John will remain on the board and fulfil a part-time sales
role, he has decided it is time to retire from the front line and concentrate
on
the challenge
of improving
his golf handicap!
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December
'07
Getting in Shape for 2008
As part of the Company's commitment to continual improvement, IMEX has
created a 'Lean Team' of
key staff, responsible for eradicating waste and improving efficiency in
our processes. Assisted by Dr. Alun Blatley from Blue
Sky Business Solutions,
staff are to embark on a rolling programme of training in Lean Manufacturing,
backed by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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September
'07
New Digital Printing Division
Set up to meet customer demand for a cost-effective
short-run printing solution that can still deliver
great full colour quality. Our new Digital Printing
division has been launched, boasting not one
but two stat-of-the-art commercial print engines
from Konica Minolta. Ideal for business document
production, short run marketing material and
sophisticated variable data print campaigns.
Check out our new digital printing services site.
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Our new Konica 6500
production presses.
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January
'07
Going Green with Pro-T
After extensive trials and profiling IMEX/DWJ are one of the first commercial
printers in the country to convert all plate production over to the new
Brillia Pro-T plates from Fuji. These revolutionary plates require no
processing after exposure and eliminate the use of developer harmful to
the environment.
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The revolutionary Pro-T plates
from Fuji
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September '06
New Computer-to-Plate
With print production soaring, IMEX/DWJ have installed a new computer to
plate system from Screen Technologies. With the print division now outputting
over 2,500 plates a month, the new system has proved essential to meet
the demands
of 24
hour production.
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The new ScreenPTR-4300 CTP
system
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June '06
New Flagship Printing Press
Following the amalgamation of IMEX and DWJ Colourprint in March, operations
have leapt forward apace with the installation of our brand new flagship
press. The state-of-the-art Komori Lithrone 528 is a 5 colour B2 press
with inline dedicated coating unit capable of producing the highest quality
output available in the commercial print market.
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The new Komori Lithrone 528+C
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March '06
New Printing 'Powerhouse'.
[Press Release] 22 March, Western Mail & SWWP.
Two of the area’s best
known printing and graphics companies have joined forces to form a new,
comprehensive production facility in South Wales.
READ FULL STORY...
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The Directors of IMEX
with Martyn Jones
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March '06
£1 million invested
for 2006
[Press Release] 9 March, Western Mail & SWWP.
A Fast-growing Swansea company
is looking forward to completing a £1
million investment project this spring, as part of an ambitious plan to
double
its turnover over the next two years.
READ FULL STORY...
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Simon Toft, IMEX Managing
Director
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