In response to growing European ink and media sales, alongside a rising number of Jetrix printer installations across the continent, InkTec has expanded its European operations with the opening of a dedicated fulfilment hub in the Netherlands.
Working in partnership with the Busan Port Authority (BPA) which also works with fellow South Korean company Samsung, a dedicated fulfilment operation has been built. Described as ‘a sustainable logistics warehouse’, this occupies 30,000sqm on the Maasvlakte West Distribution Park in the port of Rotterdam. The objective of the operation is to strengthen the competitiveness of South Korea-based companies in securing and expanding their logistics networks in Europe.
Intended to provide access across the European continent, the hub operates with secure inventory management and efficient warehouse management. The facility qualifies as a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) sustainable warehouse. This means it has been evaluated to ensure that the building has been constructed as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact on the environment. Under the accreditation, it will be continuously evaluated on its energy, transportation, waste, water resources, land use and ecological pollution.
As a result of the relationship with the BPA, InkTec can now rapidly bulk distribute its solvent, aqueous and sublimation inks across Europe with fast delivery options and no duties or taxes within the European distribution zones. Inktec says its inks are compatible with many large format printer brands.
Joey Kim, managing director of InkTec. commented, ‘Our need to actively expand our European operation and have a base located on the mainland was increasingly imperative. We were keen to work with the BPA to create a seamless operation for our customers, while also giving them a more cost-effective access to our extensive inks and media ranges.’
