Mutoh has once again been honored at the USA Pinnacle Awards, for the eleventh year in a row. In 2021, Mutoh also collected five awards.
Having received five new Pinnacle Product Awards, 2022-23 looks to be a very promising year for Mutoh. The Pinnacle Product Awards, judged by an independent expert panel of more than 12 judges, recognise products that improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions in quality, capability, and productivity. Entries are evaluated by a highly-qualified panel of judges from across the printing industry in more than 58 categories including analog, digital, software, output, and consumables.
For the 2022 year and announced by the Printing United Alliance, Mutoh has won five awards in the following output categories this year:
- ValueJet 2638X 104” (2 metre) in Eco-Solvent Printer – Roll-to-Roll Solvent/Latex (over 80 in.)
- XpertJet 1642WR Pro 64” (1625mm) in Dye Sublimation Printer – Roll-to-Roll Dye-Sub on Textile (under US$50K)
- XpertJet 661UF 19”x23” (482mm x 584mm) UV-LED Flatbed Printer – Tabletop Flatbed (Industrial/Small Item Decoration)
- PerformanceJet 2508UF 4ftx8ft (1220mm x 2480mm) UV-LED Printer – UV/Latex Flatbed (under US$100K)
- ValueJet 1638UH Mark II 64” (1625mm) UV-LED Hybrid Printer – UV/Latex Hybrid (under US$100K)
On receiving the awards, Brian Phipps, President, and GM of Mutoh America Inc. said: “Mutoh is happy to accept five more Pinnacle awards this year for our best-in-class printers. We know we have great products but it’s nice to have the industry recognition with these beautiful pinnacle awards supporting us.
Locally, Australian Managing Director Russell Cavenagh (pitured right) is thrilled at the Pinnacle Awards news, saying: "Mutoh has always taken great pride in the design and manufacturing of its made-in-Japan quality products and top-notch service. Mutoh is committed to constant innovation and leading advancements in technology. We will continue to provide products that meet the highest quality standards in the industry. Once customers experience the Mutoh difference, whether they are imprinting logos on products or making simple posters, roll and rigid signs or complex vehicle wraps; they stick with our brand because of the quality that is culturally built-into our printers and inks, and supported by a strong dealer network who we work together with to ensure top-notch after sales service and support."
Mutoh printers and inks are sold through a network of dealers across Australia and by Uniscreen and Fujifilm in New Zealand.