The service, which went live on 5 January, will see the business market a range of print consumables under the JAG Products brand.
Founts, Fogra-approved washes, IPA, plate cleaners and blankets will eventually be on offer, while a range of inks are due to be added to the catalogue later.
It will be the first time that the business, best known for pioneering sustainable waste management in the industry, has attempted direct selling of products to print companies.
General manager John Haines said: “In effect, we’ll deliver your consumables and then take away the empties as part of our recycling programme. We think printers will find that an attractive proposition in today’s environmental climate.”
According to Haines the company’s eventual aim is to create an environmental ‘circular service’ in which the business first supplies consumables and then collects waste containers and packaging in readiness for recycling and reuse.
A number of businesses, including blanket manufacturer Acoma and powder manufacturer Archem, are already on board with the venture.
“Acoma have come up with a blanket that’s solvent-free and doesn’t have the cyanide, which hardens the surface of the blanket,” said J&G print sales manager Brian Smith.
“For the packaging companies, and anyone that’s printing for Nestlé or Kellogg’s or anything like that, it’s a really exciting prospect.
“It’s a blanket they’ve been after for years because it’s as environmentally friendly as this sort of product could be. We’ve already had one leading packaging company order six of these on trial.”
J&G will stock and hold the consumables in warehousing facilities across its operating sites in Blandford Forum, Dorset and Cadishead, Warrington.
“A large haulage company called Welch’s, based in Duxford, will do a lot of our 'Hazchem' deliveries," said Smith.
“Our main depot is on the other side of the road to them so there aren’t any collection or pick up times. They work 24 hours so we can offer next-day delivery across the UK for anybody that orders before 12pm.”
The firm is currently in talks with a number of other businesses regarding contract deals it expects to be able to confirm in the near future.
