Skandacor has built its reputation as a leader in specialty print finishing solutions, helping printers across NA take print to the next level with unique finishes and embelishment techniques. Now, through its new collaboration with Fujifilm, the company is bringing the look and feel of silver halide photo to digital print. We spoke with Jon Congdon, President of Skandacor, about the partnership, industry trends, and what’s next for digital finishing.
Can you share a bit about Skandacor and the role you play in the print finishing space?
Skandacor is an industry leader in the development and distribution of print finishing equipment & consumables to the global marketplace. Skandacor was founded over 20 years ago, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that enable digital printers to add value and diversify their graphics business.
What excites you most about combining the REVORIA PRESS™ with the LAMpro Cheetah S15 Photo system?
The combination of these two brilliant technologies (Skandacor + Fujifilm), creates a solution win for both companies, but most importantly our mutual clients! The color and quality that comes off the Revoria is stunning in its own right. When you add PHOTOpro embellishment you can create professional quality photo finish that rivals silver halide.
“Skandacor and Fujifilm share a commitment to a proactive approach, consistently challenging the status quo of product offerings.”
How does this collaboration raise the bar for photo and digital print professionals compared to what has been available before?
The digital print community has been chasing professional photo quality replicating silver halide for a long time. Most solutions focus on the paper, but availability and cost have always made this solution unpopular. The partnership with Fujifilm and Skandacor uses common, everyday papers and overlaminates to create look, feel, and hand of traditional silver halide.
What advantages does this partnership deliver to customers—whether in terms of print quality, business growth or market differentiation?
Many significant advantages can be realized through the adoption of this digital print + Skandacor’s embellishment technologies! Clients will appreciate the reduced environmental impact, as this technology is far more environmentally responsible than traditional Silver Halide processes. Producers will appreciate the lower capital investment in our technology for creating photographic content without sacrificing image quality, while increasing product durability. Production of PHOTOpro™ embossed Revoria prints is faster, more environmentally responsible, automated, and with reduced raw material costs – all translating to higher profits!
How do you see Skandacor and Fujifilm working together to help printers stay ahead?
Fujifilm and Skandacor’s partnership will continue to evolve in the broad offering of personalized premium products. By utilizing Skandacor’s SLEEKpro process (on Revoria print) short-run, personalized holographic or foiled embellishment product offerings are a reality. Skandacor and Fujifilm share a commitment to a proactive approach, consistently challenging the status quo of product offerings.
What’s your broader outlook for digital print finishing? Where do you see the greatest opportunities for growth?
Skandacor never stands still and we are excited to be a vital contributor to the future of print embellishment! As traditional methods of production transition to more modern methods, Skandacor remains committed to being the developmental leader in our industry!
