MPS announced its proud participation in a recent trade
mission to Japan and South Korea, accompanying the Dutch Royal House King
Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, and Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Henk
Kamp. During the trade mission MPS confirmed agreements for four flexo presses
(two in Japan and two in South Korea), with official signing ceremonies. In
Japan orders were confirmed by Toray Industries Inc., and T&K Toka.
The trade mission took place from 27-31 October in Japan and
from 2-4 November in South Korea in parallel with an official state visit by
Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, to reinforce the
already strong bilateral relations between Japan/South Korea and The
Netherlands.
A signing ceremony was held during the trade mission in
Japan, led by Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Henk Kamp, for two MPS press
orders placed by Toray Industries Inc. and T&K Toka. The orders were signed
with pens in the official Dutch flag colours of red, white and blue,
accompanied by a pen in the Dutch royal colour of orange to recognize a
“certificate of cooperation” between the three companies.
Ordered by Toray Industries Inc. was an EF multi-substrate
flexo press with the Automated Print Control (APC) advanced package for their
factory in Okazaki-shi, Aichi Prefecture. Their first MPS press will be used
for the development of photopolymer plates. Toray purchased the MPS press based
the highly advanced Print Pressure control in combination with the stable web
tension in the EF Flexo Flagship. MPS Japanese partner T&K Toka will
install their new MPS press in the demo center of their factory in Saitama
Prefecture.
Erik Blomjous, MPS Regional Director for Asia Pacific,
participated in the official delegation of the trade mission. “It was truly a
privilege and memorable experience to take part in such a prestigious trade mission,
alongside the Dutch Royal House and Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs,”
commented Erik Blomjous. “MPS is honoured to receive orders from four very
reputable companies in Japan and South Korea, including Toray Industries Inc.,
a leading name in the Japanese industry. This successful trade mission has
further strengthened our presence in the Asian market.”
