FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2004
NUR Macroprinters introduces new mid-range, 4-color NUR Tempo flatbed inkjet press
Lod, Israel -- NUR Macroprinters (Nasdaq-SCM: NURM), a market leading supplier of wide-format inkjet production printing systems for the out-of-home advertising market, today announced that it has added a new, mid-range, 4-color model to its NUR Tempo(tm) flatbed inkjet press product line.
The new NUR Tempo L model is targeted at customers who wish to enter the UV-curable inks flatbed printing market with a lower up-front capital investment than NUR Macroprinters' top-of-the-line 8-color NUR Tempo model. Based on the top-of-the line NUR Tempo as a platform, NUR Tempo L benefits from many of the unique features of that platform including the large format (3.2 meters x 2 meters), the robust material handling system and the industrial design. As an added advantage, the ability to upgrade NUR Tempo L to the high-end NUR Tempo performance level allows for an economical two-step entry into the flatbed inkjet production arena.
The NUR Tempo L prints at production speeds of up to 50 square meters (550 square feet) /hour. Roll-fed printing, standard in the 8-color NUR Tempo, is an extra priced option for the new NUR Tempo L.
"With the introduction of NUR Tempo L, we can now offer a UV-curable inks flatbed inkjet printing solution to customers who cannot invest in a high-end NUR Tempo, or do not yet have the need for its production volume capabilities, but would like to enter the lucrative flatbed printing market with a lower upfront investment," says Itay Shalit, director of marketing at NUR Macroprinters Ltd. "This new flatbed printer fits into the mid-range of our comprehensive three-tier product lineup. NUR can now provide a full range of solutions for customers interested in entering the wide-format production printing market, as well as customers looking to expand their current capacity and develop new printing products."
The NUR Tempo L offers a wide variety of features that make the machine a strong competitor in the flatbed inkjet printer marketplace. These include:
- Largest format available - 3.2 meters x 2 meters (10½ feet x 6½ feet) for the versatility to print on almost any type of rigid application
- Unique, robust material handling system able to handle a wide variety of substrates of different thickness and weights
- High productivity levels up to a speed of 50 square meters (550 square feet)/hour
- Upgrade path to the top-of-the line 8-color NUR Tempo model, with its faster performance level, enabling customers the ability to gradually enter the market, develop their business and make the additional investment when they feel more comfortable with the volume of their flatbed printing business
- UV-curable ink technology for flexible printing on almost any type of substrate
- Edge-to-edge printing for tiled applications
Low-risk entry with full upgrade path
The NUR Tempo L gives smaller print shops a more affordable entrance into the UV flatbed printing market and, as their business grows, they have the advantage of being able to upgrade the machine to the same level of productivity and versatility as the 8-color NUR Tempo, thereby maximizing their investment. The upgrade package includes both software and hardware components and allows interchangeable 4-
and 8-color printing at speeds of up to 82 square meters (882 square feet) /
hour.
Availability
The new NUR Tempo L is available now in Europe and the US.
About NUR Macroprinters Ltd.
NUR Macroprinters (Nasdaq-SCM: NURM) is a leading supplier of wide-format inkjet printing systems used for the production of out-of-home advertising materials. >From entry-level photo-realistic printers to high-throughput production presses, NUR's complete line of cost-effective, reliable printing solutions and companion inks are helping customers in over 100 countries worldwide address the full spectrum of wide-format printing requirements. NUR customers, including commercial printing companies, sign printers, screen printers, billboard and media companies, photo labs, and digital printing service providers, count on NUR to help them deliver the high quality and fast turnaround they need to meet their clients' exacting demands and succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
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Macroprinters to be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied. For additional information, reference is made to NUR Macroprinters reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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