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Microforum Services Group has adopted many environmental initiatives through the years and is proud of their track record as a leading
Environmentally Friendly Canadian Manufacturer. Through the many processes involved in the manufacturing of CDs, DVDs, plastic cards and
commercial print products Microforum has always been sensitive to the need for cleaner technologies, recycling programs, training, education
and accountability throughout each department.
Waterless Offset Press w/ UV Inks
With the addition of a
five colour offset waterless press in November 2007, Microforum’s ability to print with UV inks / UV drying allows them the opportunity to
maintain a higher level of environmentally friendly print production than traditional printers with traditional presses. The waterless press
allows for less use of solvents and chemicals in cleaning and cutting of the inks. UV inks and coating are completely solid and friendlier to
the environment since they are free from VOCs and HAPs (Hazardous Airborne Particles).
The UV printing process requires similar or
lower electrical power than Infrared/Thermal Air Systems. It yields less ink and wash-up waste than conventional print since there is no waste
from incidental drying.
Another and vitally important attribute of Microforum’s waterless press is in the make ready time for each
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Traditionally presses use approximately 300-500 sheets of paper to set up or "make ready"
prior to printing while the KBA Waterless press only uses between 20-30 sheets. This results in only 10% of the industry norms in make ready
which equates to a substantial reduction in paper usage, thousands of trees saved, considerably less electricity and ink consumption used
annually.
Enviro-Stock
Microforum inventories and offers its clients many options in environmentally
friendly paper and board stocks while continuing to seek out the next generation of Enviro-stocks. From 40% post consumer stocks to 100%
recycled board products Microforum is always in a position to supply any client with a myriad of options and to make recommendations specific
to each clients requirements.
Recycling Programs
Microforum has numerous recycling programs in place
throughout the company; from the traditional office and employee recyclables through to the recycling of their film, metal plates, chemicals,
paper products, discarded CDs and DVDs helping secure the company as a steward of the environment. Microforum’s employees are educated and
trained to manage all materials within their department safely and to industry expected environmentally friendly standards. |
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