Founded in 1935 and now led by the third generation of the Bonini family, Italian company Arda S.p.A., has built its identity around Italian manufacturing, producing stationery, technical drawing supplies and office products from its site in Peschiera del Garda, Verona. The company began exploring digital decoration with a simple but highly recognisable product: the ruler. To bring this capability in-house, Arda invested in Mimaki UJF Series flatbed UV printing technology, supported by Bompan, Mimaki’s exclusive importer for Italy. Bompan’s application and technical expertise helped Arda identify the most suitable configuration and integrate the technology effectively into its production environment.
Arda first introduced a Mimaki UJF-6042 and later added a second system, a Mimaki UJF-6042 MkII, to expand capacity and support growing demand for decorated and personalised products. The decision was guided by a practical need: finding a solution that could deliver the quality required by Arda while fitting smoothly into its established manufacturing workflow. Today, the company operates two Mimaki UJF systems, allowing a single operator to manage both machines simultaneously and increase overall output without adding unnecessary complexity. This workflow is further supported by customised jigs, which help ensure accurate positioning, faster loading and repeatable results across production runs. For a manufacturer like Arda, where efficiency, productivity and consistency are central to daily operations, this has become a key benefit. (Source: Sign Africa)