As the longest-established label printing business in the New York City metropolitan area, founded in 1865, DWS Printing Associates is a leading US label printer serving major brands in the food and beverage industry. Family tradition and strong values coexist with a progressive attitude toward investment both in human professionalism and in the most innovative printing technologies. Andy and Tom Staib, fourth-generation managers at DWS, believe this is the only way to keep offering customers with substantial advice, graphic originality and manufacturing proficiency.
Upgrading of the production facility has gone on for some years. Major investments in capital equipment
concerned the purchase of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 press and, lately, of a 10-color XFlex X6 17’’ by OMET. DWS is adding to its capacity in flexography in order to increase the business it does in shrink-sleeve and roll-fed labels for its food and beverage customers.
Tom Staib states: “With the investment in the OMET XFlex X6, we will be actively entering into and positively disrupting the shrink sleeve and unsupported film markets. Along with this hi-tech press, we have invested significantly in a slitting/rewinding machine as well as seaming and inspection systems. All brand new, all top of the line. When it comes to print technology, we do not cut any corners, which is why we committed to OMET. We have a strong partnership, excellent support, and the best technology available. We are branching into these emerging markets and we know that it is imperative to be able to sell with confidence. With the best-of-the-best technology, our sales force sells the DWS name with confidence.
“DWS chose OMET because of the sophisticated technology (particularly the Vision-1 System), quality off press on
very thin substrates (including 12 micron film), and production efficiencies. DWS is committed to Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and practices. OMET technology is able to help us reduce waste, minimize setup, and run faster, all with better quality. We are on a journey, and OMET is along for
the ride. OMET has a great support team, not just with technical help, but with helping with other miscellaneous issues at hand. As we delve into new markets, we have questions. The staff at OMET and our friends at Matik
are always eager to provide any help and information they can. They really care about doing the right thing, and that’s important to me.”
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