Printer makes solvent recycling headline news

The flexographic plate making solvent recovery system separates possibly harmful resins, polymers, pigments, paints and oils from the original solvent. The material is then recycled rather than entering the water chain.

The group, which is based in York, says this is part of efficiencies and a "real commitment to the environment".

Mark Gration, managing director of York Reprographic Group, said: "The company has a real commitment to the environment and we continue to seek new efficiencies in the business. The new clean system recovers more than 98 per cent of solvents and we believe it is one of the most environmentally efficient processing systems available."

Bob Hollingsworth, technical director, said: "There have been some significant benefits since we installed the new solvent recovery unit as well as saving costs and improving our green footprint we have also an improvement in the overall quality of the finished plates.

"This is the latest environmental improvement initiative that has been completed as part of the company's ongoing continuous improvement plan."

York Reprographic is part of YRG Group which also includes YRG Solutions, YRG Manchester and YRG Sleeves. Founded in 1974, YRG Group has expanding significantly over the past five years with multi-million pound investments in plant, processes and people.