DISCOVER VALE-TECH'S CUTTING-EDGE INK DISPENSING SOLUTIONS AT GULF PRINT & PACK 2025 Day 2 at Gulf Print & Pack 2025! Join us at Booth H18, Hall 1, where Younes Koumya is showcasing Vale-Tech's advanced ink-dispensing systems, powered by IMAESTRO smart technology. 🔹 HP35: HIGH-VISCOSITY INK DISPENSING FOR PRECISION AND EFFICIENCY The HP35 is the ultimate solution for UV and conventional offset inks, designed to deliver precise viscosity for spot colours on demand. It’s perfect for operations of all sizes, offering seamless integration with IMAESTRO for automatic blending and reworking of press returns. Say goodbye to waste and hello to smarter ink management. 🔹 IDS COMPACT: STREAMLINED LIQUID INK DISPENSING FOR FLEXO AND SCREEN INKS The IDS Compact is engineered for UV and water-based flexo and screen ink applications, providing pinpoint accuracy in colour blending. Its compact design fits into any operation, reducing manual input and increasing overall efficiency by automating the ink mixing and recycling process. Come and chat with Younes to discover how Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP)’s cutting-edge systems can improve your ink management, enhance precision, and boost sustainability. #GulfPrintAndPack2025 #ValeTech #IMAESTRO #InkDispensing #PrecisionPrinting #SustainablePrinting #OperationalEfficiency #IMGROUP
Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP)
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
St Ives, Cambridgeshire , United Kingdom 4,123 followers
Manufactures customised automated paste-ink and narrow-web ink dispensing systems.
About us
Established in 1985, Vale-Tech—previously a subsidiary of Rexson—is a British manufacturer of ink dispensing systems. Vale-Tech employs a team of software and hardware engineers dedicated to the design and build of innovative products focused on paste ink and narrow web ink dispensing systems. Vale-Tech joined IM GROUP in late 2019. IM GROUP—a global technology leader headquartered in Italy—is focused on reliability. The Group’s core business is in the paint, coatings, ink and chemical industry, offering design and manufacturing through to complete engineering studies and turnkey solutions of: • Customised plant engineering and software design • Highly accurate automated dispensing • Process equipment from bulk handling to filling lines • POS equipment • And other related services Which it conducts through the use: • Cloud connectivity • Industry 4.0 • Ink transfer system • Increased SAFETY and reduction of ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. The group's proprietary software and systems, manufactured in 3 continents, guarantee highly accurate colours consistently, precisely and instantly. IM GROUP operates in over 15 countries throughout 5 continents.
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http://www.vale-tech.co.uk
External link for Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP)
- Industry
- Automation Machinery Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- St Ives, Cambridgeshire , United Kingdom
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- paste ink and narrow web ink dispensing systems, design and build, and ink dispensing systems
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Compass Point Business Park
Unit 1 Meridian Court
St Ives, Cambridgeshire , United Kingdom PE27 5FH, GB
Employees at Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP)
Updates
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READY TO PRECISION-ENGINEER YOUR INK DISPENSING? Join us at the Gulf Print & Pack Show in Riyadh, from 14 to 16 January, and discover Vale-Tech’s IDS Liquid-Ink System and HP35 High-Viscosity Dispenser. Powered by IMAESTRO smart software, these systems are setting a new standard in ink management for UV-flexo, screen, and offset printing. 🔹 IDS: Offers pinpoint accuracy for high-performance dispensing with the flexibility to pump from external sources—optimising efficiency for liquid inks. 🔹 HP35: Offers precise, high-viscosity ink dispensing that handles spot colours for any scale of offset printing—maximising productivity and reducing material waste. Let Younes Koumya show you how our smart solutions can elevate your printing process. Visit us at our partner Phoenix Technologies' stand H18, Hall 1 —don’t miss the chance to experience the future of ink dispensing! #GulfPrintAndPack #ValeTechInnovation #InkDispensing #ValeTech #IMAESTRO #IMGROUP
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IGNITING THE PATH TO SUCCESS IN 2025 WITH VALE-TECH! As we bid farewell to 2024, we celebrate a year of achievements, growth, and collaboration that wouldn’t have been possible without you—our valued partners and clients. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, and for that, we are truly grateful. At Vale-Tech, a proud member of IM GROUP, we are ready to embrace 2025 with renewed energy, cutting-edge innovations, and a steadfast commitment to excellence in every solution we deliver. Together, let’s press the button and ignite a New Year filled with boundless possibilities and shared success! From all of us at Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP), and the rest of the IM GROUP family: • Inkmaker Worldwide (founder of IM GROUP), • Rexson Systems (a member of IM GROUP), • SWESA (member of IM GROUP), • Teko Tinting & Engineering (a member of IM GROUP), • Tecnopails (a member of IM GROUP), and • IEC+ (a member of IM GROUP), We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year filled with innovation and joy. Warm wishes, The Vale-Tech Team #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025 #ValeTech #IMGROUP #InnovationForward #Gratitude2024 #ShapingTheFuture
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FACING CHALLENGES WITH FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PERFORMANCE? Explore how Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP) cutting-edge ink-dispensing technologies are reshaping the flexographic printing landscape. IM GROUP (Formerly Inkmaker Group)'s recent article, featured in CONVERTING MAGAZINE (page 25, issue Q4 2024) discusses how intelligent software and advanced systems are tackling common inefficiencies, enhancing precision, and driving operational improvements. Read the full article to discover how our solutions are helping businesses optimise their printing processes and achieve better results. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eCEmUE3p For more information on Vale-tech’s innovative #brands, #systems, and #solutions, contact us today: https://lnkd.in/eSxFibby #FlexographicPrinting #InkDispensing #PackagingInnovation #PrintingSolutions #SustainabilityInPrinting #Valetech #IMGROUP #Inkmaker #Rexson #SWESA #ConvertingMagazine #AdvancedTechnology #InkManagement #DualLanguage
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Vale-tech' sister company Inkmaker Worldwide (founder of IM GROUP) was featured in Buzz Digital Marketing's #FPTmagazine, Canada’s top publication for flexible packaging. The article highlights Inkmaker’s latest installation at VISA Inchiostri in Pavia, Italy, showcasing the P32 water-based line, part of the P-Series for flexographic printing. This advanced system runs on IM GROUP’s proprietary software, integrating seamlessly with ERP and MRP systems for precise, efficient ink dispensing. Key features include: • DISPENSING CAPACITY: Handles up to 32 colourants and additives, dispensing from 20-litre pails to 1-ton units. • PRECISION: Delivers 20 litres every four minutes with 1g accuracy on the 30kg scale. • ADVANCED VALVE TECHNOLOGY: Multi-stage valves for fast, accurate dispensing. Certified CE - ATEX I| 2 G / IECEx, the P-Series is compatible with both water and solvent-based products and features intelligent technology, automated stirring, and Optimised-Recycle Management for waste reduction. For more on the P-Series, visit: https://lnkd.in/ebhJxnci Read the full article by Sebastian Reisig, editor-in-chief Buzz Digital Marketing’s #FPTmagazine here: https://lnkd.in/exMY9nqP #Inkmaker #IMGROUP #FlexographicPrinting #InkDispensing #PSeries #SustainablePrinting #ManufacturingInnovation #WasteReduction #ValeTech
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Looks like Santa’s on his way after all, now that he’s received his new advanced present-dispensing machine 2.0 from IM GROUP! 🎁 As the holiday season fills the air with cheer, and deer—depending on where you live—we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to you, our clients, partners, and colleagues for your continued support throughout 2024. From all of us at Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP), and the entire IM GROUP family of brands: • Inkmaker Worldwide (founder of IM GROUP), • Rexson Systems (a member of IM GROUP), • Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP) of IM GROUP), • SWESA (member of IM GROUP) (a member of IM GROUP), • Teko Tinting & Engineering (a member of IM GROUP), • Tecnopails (a member of IM GROUP), and • IEC+ (a member of IM GROUP), we wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with success, happiness, and innovation! Here’s to dispensing joy and new opportunities in 2025! Warm festive wishes, The Vale-tech Team #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025 #Valetech #IMGROUP #DispensingJoy #InnovationForYou #SeasonOfJoy #ThankYou2024
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Vale-Tech's sister company, Inkmaker Worldwide (founder of IM GROUP), was mentioned in the news! Industry leader UK-based publication, The Packaging Portal, by Brunton Business Publications Ltd, has announced Inkmaker’s latest installation at VISA Inchiostri in Pavia, Italy. Publisher Daniel Brunton reports: https://lnkd.in/eQC8ahmV Inkmaker’s P-Series Intelligent Dispensing System, designed to accommodate both water and solvent-based products, was specifically customised for VISA Inchiostri to support flexographic printing with water-based inks. This installation marks the second at VISA following the success of the GT36 model. Operating on IM GROUP’s proprietary software, the P-Series integrates seamlessly with ERP and MRP systems, supporting both CIM and CAM processes for precise, high-quality mixing. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Flexibility & Compliance: Accommodates water and solvent-based products, certified to CE – ATEX I| 2 G / IECEx standards. • Innovative Features: Includes barcode/QR-code scanning, automated stirring, and Optimised-Recycle Management for waste efficiency. • Customisation: Specifically adapted for various pail sizes and IBC containers, enhancing production flexibility. "This is the second IM GROUP system that VISA has invested in over the past five years," said MASSIMO TOMMASINI, Director of VISA Inchiostri. "Inkmaker’s dispensing accuracy, software capabilities, and system reliability are unmatched." Contact us today to discover how the P-Series can optimise your production and revolutionise your operations. For more news on this, and to view the P-Series in action, visit: https://lnkd.in/eb88eStP For more information on IM GROUP's #brands, #systems, and #solutions, contact us today at: https://lnkd.in/eSxFibby #Inkmaker #IMGROUP #PSeries #DispensingTechnology #FlexographicPrinting #WaterBasedInks #IndustrialAutomation #IMGROUP #Innovation #PrintingSolutions #WasteEfficiency #ProductionOptimisation #SustainableManufacturing #PackagingIndustry #InkDispensing
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Vale-Tech’s sister company IEC+ (a member of IM GROUP) was recently featured in Food Pack Automation EMEA for the launch of its innovative Plusmill Evo, a game-changing solution for the food packaging, ink and coatings industries. The Plusmill Evo revolutionises pigment processing with its advanced technology, offering: • REDUCED PROCESSING TIME: Achieve up to a 70% reduction in processing time, streamlining your production line. • ENHANCED DISPERSION EFFICIENCY: Integrates Cowles Impeller Technology for superior pigment dispersion and uniform particle distribution. • IMPROVED QUALITY CONTROL: Ensures precise particle control, resulting in exceptional colour consistency and stability. •SAFETY FEATURES: Designed to minimise accident risks, protecting operators while maintaining a cleaner workspace. • COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION: Anticipate significant time and cost savings, with a rapid return on investment within just 18 months. Discover how the Plusmill Evo is transforming pigment processing and optimising operations in the food packaging sector: https://lnkd.in/e4GWpv2S Or check out the full review here: https://lnkd.in/eyY8dEX2 For additional details, contact Gianluca Incerti at [email protected] or call +39 0521 134 39 45. #IECPlus #IMGroup #PlusmillEvo #PigmentProcessing #FoodPackaging #DispersionTechnology #CoatingsIndustry #AdvancedManufacturing #ProcessEquipment #ManufacturingInnovation Read Food Pack Automation's full article here: https://lnkd.in/en-7W4_Q
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Discover the HP35 at AllPack Indonesia! Join Vale–Tech (a member of IM GROUP) at AllPack Indonesia 2024, from 9th to 12th October at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta! We’re proud to be part of the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF) delegation at Stand B2 GO28. Are you looking to improve packaging efficiency and maximise ROI? Discover our innovative ink dispensing technology, including the HP35 ‘in-plant’ high-viscosity ink dispenser. Our advanced dispensing systems and automation technologies are designed to streamline your operations, reduce preparation time, and eliminate errors, over-makes, and unnecessary quality checks. Our team of experts will be available to demonstrate how our solutions can drive profitability and enhance overall efficiency in your packaging processes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry professionals and explore the latest industry innovations in packaging technology! Visit us at the IPF stand to unlock the full potential of your business! For more information on IM GROUP's #brands, #systems, and #solutions, contact us today at: https://lnkd.in/eSxFibby #ValeTech #IMGROUP #HP35Dispenser #IDS #AllPackIndonesia2024 #PackagingSolutions #AutomationTechnologies #Sustainability #DispensingSystems #Innovation #IndustrialAutomation #SupplyChainOptimisation
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Vale-tech's parent, IM GROUP (Formerly Inkmaker Group) was in the news: https://lnkd.in/eWzeqGWu Whitmar Publications's UK-based FlexoTech magazine, has reported on IM GROUP's substantial expansion of its North American headquarters, which has moved to a facility three times larger than its previous site. The strategic relocation addresses the growing demand in the area and will serve as the new central hub for the group's #manufacturing, #sales, #customerservice, and #maintenance operations throughout #NorthAmerica, #Canada, and #LatinAmerica; "Our group’s recent investment in North America, just one month after expanding in the United Kingdom, underscores our commitment to providing top-quality service and support to our customers in the region and aligns with our objectives to meet with global market demand,” stated Christophe Rizzo, CEO of EMEA and Americas, IM GROUP. Editor Andy Knaggs reports. For more news on this visit: https://lnkd.in/eYD6W6mP #flexotech #IMGROUP #imgroup #IMproud #usa #northamerica #secondexpansion #BDB #inkmaker #rexson #iecplus #tecnopails #swesa #teko #valetech #paint #paintdispensing #paintdosing #coatings #chemicals #tinting #specialitychemicaldosing #filling #fillinglines #industry4_0 #iiot #iotsolutions #innovation #industrialmachinery #automation #engineering #processengineering #software #manufacturing #sustainability #mixing #grinding #dispersing #packaging #flexo #ink #inkdispensers #inkdispensing #inkdosing #foodpackaging
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