General Press, a full-service printer that specializes in In-Mold and custom labeling, has expanded its capacity and capabilities with the addition of a Kawahara TXR-1100. The TXR-1100 Series Blanking System is a powerful offline machine that uses a sophisticated system of pins to automatically separate, or blank, die cut sheets of stock up to 32" x 43". The Kawahara is exclusively distributed in North America by Brandtjen and Kluge, Inc., and is ideal for efficiently blanking a variety of material, from a variety of labels to cartons and cards. The quick automatic make-ready, robust design, and low cost tooling of the Kawahara TXR-1100 reflects Kluge's dedication to quality and performance.
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SCHÄTZL PASSES THE DIGITAL FINISH LINE WITH THE SCODIX ULTRA PRO PRESS
Scodix, the world’s leading provider of digital enhancement solutions for the graphic arts industry, today announces the sale of a Scodix Ultra Pro™ Digital Enhancement Press with Foil Station to Schätzl, a print service provider (PSP) for over 35 years. The press will join an already impressive array of digital printing equipment at its Donauwörth facility in southern Germany, one of five sites across Europe.
Jetsci VSRI installed in the Philippines
Monotech Systems has installed a Jetsci VSRI system integrated with the Yuv inkjet system at DTM Print and Labels Specialist in the Philippines.
Inreased production capacity at Stic-on Papers
With an investment of two million USD, Hyderabad-based labelstock manufacturer Stic-on Papers has expanded its infrastructure by installing a silicone coater and a hotmelt coating line earlier this year.
Californian based Geo Labels purchase Edale FL3
Based in Southern California, family run business Geo Labels have recently purchased their first 6 colour Edale FL3 press through Edale’s American distributor, Matik Inc.
Geo Labels first opened in 2003 by its current owners George and Elena Contreras and is now a well-known label company specializing in the manufacturing scale of industrial and prime labels of all industries from food packaging to cosmetics.
SAICA PAPER France optimized its production with web inspection (WIS) and web break monitoring (WBM) technologies from ISRA VISION
Minimization of processing costs by significant reduction of web breaks and hence machine downtime
High Anticipation as Foremost Graphics Invests in First-Ever KBA Rapida 106 at New Packaging Facility
Autumn move to new 80,000 sq ft facility enhances productivity, improves product quality
· KBA’s consistency and reputation put Foremost in the best position for success
· Multi-million dollar investment in new equipment
· Expansion into fast-growing packaging segment
· Replacing two presses with one KBA running at 18,000 sph
Australian Studio Labels expands with Nilpeter FA-4* press
Studio Labels of Adelaide, Australia has expanded their production capabilities with the acquisition of a Nilpeter FA-4* flexographic press.
SOCIPACK, leading Ivory Coast flexible packaging printer, choose Nilpeter FA-6* as their first label printing press
SOCIPACK, a leading Ivory Coast flexible packaging printer, installs Nilpeter FA-6* flexo press to meet increasing market demands for adhesives labels, sleeves, and wrap-around labels, further cementing their place as one of the fastest growing companies in the African flexible packaging and food packaging sector.
EKKO is first in Ukraine with Durst Tau 330 UV inkjet label system
Durst, the manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, has secured its first sale of a Durst Tau 330 in Ukraine. EKKO, one of Ukraine’s biggest label-making companies, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017, describes itself as the “oldest company” in the independent Ukraine. From five people at the start, more than 80 staff are now employed at EKKO that turns over €2million annually. The Tau 330 platform at EKKO features a 330 mm (13 in.) print width, 5 colours (CMYKW) and offers printing speeds of up to 48 linear meters/min (169 ft./min) with up to 1260 dpi print resolutions. The press features leading edge production capacity and print quality.
PrimeSourceOPC chooses CEI
Converting Equipment International (CEI) has sold its fourth narrow web digital hybrid, 'CEI Bossjet powered by Domino', this time to North Carolina label and tag printer PrimeSourceOPC. The technology combines printing and fast high-quality finishing.