Frip Finishing

FRIP are exhibiting at Packaging Innovations London at the Business Design Centre Islington London on 30th September - 1st October 2014. Come and see us on stand VG14

FRIP Croydon Relocates
Our FRIP Croydon has relocated to a new facility near Redhill in Surrey. All staff have transfered to the new sight along with General Manager Dave Mackintosh.
Check out our website for all the new contact details.... www.frip.co.uk
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Another Fantastic year at Packaging Innovations NEC
A big thank you to all those who visited our stand at Packaging Innovations NEC 2014
Yet again it was a fantastic show with even more visitors than the previous 2 years.
... We've booked again for the NEC 2015 and also for the first time we'll be at Packaging Innovations London held at the Business Design Centre 30th September-1st October 2014. Why not pay us a visit on stand VG14
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FRIP To Supply New Derprosa Metalised/Soft Touch Films
FRIP Finishing the UK's specialist decorative print finisher have teamed up with Spanish film manufacturer Derprosa and UK film stockist Graphic Image Films to supply a new range of coloured metalised/soft touch films.
The range includes metalised solid red and blue matt films with anti scuff and anti fingerprint properties and a metalised solid silver matt film with a soft touch finish. To compliment the range there is a...lso a non metallic solid black matt film with a soft touch finish for an extra luxurious feel.
All the producst are fully printable utilising either UV litho or screen applied inks, and can accept a wide range of finishes including hot foil stamping, embossing/debossing and various screen applied varnishes. The films are also fully approved for all other conventional finishes such as die cutting/creasing.
FRIP Group Managing Director Leslie Gibson commented "We are pleased to be partnering Derprosa and Graphic Image in presenting new and innovative films which compliment our existing "Metalpaper" metalised brand as well as extending the conventional soft touch and scuff resistant product range within FRIP.
FRIP has produced a range of high end Whisky cartons to showcase the new films. For samples and further information please contact dstanyard@frip.co.uk or visit www.frip.co.uk
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FRIP Launch Window Lamination
FRIP Finishing the UK's leading specialist decorative print finisher would like to introduce our latest exciting new process Window Lamination. A first for the UK sheet-fed market Window Lamination is a revolutionary new way to display your product whilst keeping your packaging as eco friendly as possible. Window lamination is a film based process which reduces packaging waste. It can be applied both internally and externally to any product and h...as a number of benefits over the more traditional style window patching. When applied internally the film creates a food safe barrier between the board and product so eliminating the need for bags, PE board or window patching. When applied externally the film decoratively enhances the pack and gives added protection to both product and packaging. Other notable benefits include the 100% recyclability, added pack security and production/cost benefits by comparison with single carton window patching. A wide range of film grades are available including food contact, heat sealable along with all standard options. The £700,000 investment has been installed into FRIP's Redditch facility to run alongside and compliment its existing die cutting and finishing processes. FRIP Group Managing Director Leslie Gibson commented "this revolutionary new process extends the boundries for both functional and decorative see through windows, not only does it bring significant benefits but it also allows for the opportunity to use multiple apertures of practicably any shape allowing for the window to become integral to the design of the packaging and of the brand" FRIP has over 40 years experience in providing processes, special effects and traditional finishing services. It has expanded from being the industry leading specialist for hot foil stamping and embossing into a leading decorative print finisher providing a wide range of laminations, coatings, finishes and speciality papers and boards. In total FRIP operates 6 sites within the UK market employing over 80 staff. For further information and full list of benefits of all processes including window lamination please see our website www.frip.co.uk or visit us at Packaging Innovations NEC Stand B35 Halls 9/10 26th/27th February 2014.
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We'd like to take the opportunity to wish all our customers and suppliers, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.

FRIP Finishing has installed their third Bobst 126 foilier into their Stockport, Cheshire premises.
The £450,000 purchase reflects FRIP's confidence in the large format (1260x920mm) foiling market, where the machine will be primarily targeted towards meeting the needs and demands of the packaging and point of sale markets.
The machine has been fully reconditioned by American International Machinery of Milwaukee and features the latest Eagle Systems hot foiling retrofit with a...dvanced indexing and foil control.
The investment follows on from a similar installation of a Bobst BMA126 into FRIP's Hinckley facility in April.
FRIP Managing Director Leslie Gibson commented "the machine will enable us to offer greater flexibilty to our Northern customer base as well as complimenting both our Hinckley and Glasgow sites. As the UK's leading decorative print finisher we recognise the need to invest to meet the ever changing needs of our customers and the market"
In total FRIP operate seven Bobst foilers across the group giving FRIP an unrivalled large format capacity and ability to respond to high volume requirements of the print, publishing and packaging sectors.
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