CMYUK adds Gerber’s MCT laser cutters to its portfolio

CMYUK has been appointed as UK and Ireland distributor for Gerber’s MCT laser cutters.

Scott Schinlever, president and COO, automation solutions, Gerber Technology, said: ”It’s a natural fit. The UK is the second largest Western out-of-home signage market in the world, following the US. With CMYUK’s position in the market, I see it as a huge opportunity for us together to serve CMYUK’s growing customer base with digital finishing and workflow software.” The Gerber MCT laser cutter complements the full CMYUK digital cutting portfolio for the sign, graphics and soft signage markets. “Laser cutting is perfect for anyone who wants to get into soft signage, textiles and flags,” said Nick Reed, CMYUK’s digital cutting specialist and Esko business manager. “The ability to eliminate the need for sewing is such a compelling advantage, and one which is set to be such a strong focus for the near to medium term. “We are witnessing huge demand for soft furnishing, interior décor and personalisation within the digitally printed textile market. These need to be cut with a laser, which not only handles irregular shapes with ease, but also seals raw edges. Further down the line, prototyping, fast fashion and highly customisable short-runs will be screaming out for this type of finishing,” he added. The Gerber MCT machine is equipped with a high-powered laser for heat-sealed, non-fraying edges and offers ‘no-touch’ cutting. According to CMYUK, the system offers 8-12 times the throughput and productivity compared to manual cutting while also reducing waste through close nesting of parts.