This month, UK greetings cards printer Windles will extend its service into the packaging and labels markets with the installation of a bespoke press from Heidelberg.
Sales and marketing director Paul Stirland says: “We have recognized that with the new press with its enlarged impression cylinders after the perfecting unit we can handle a much wider range of stock. It runs with dedicated UV inks. As a greetings card producer we already handle complex sheet layouts and our finishing is extremely comprehensive. The control and speed of turnround we can offer the packaging and labels markets will makes us an attractive option.”
The new machine - in effect a combined SM102/CD102 perfector - is a seven unit (6:1 perfecting) B1 press with a coater and extended delivery. Its closed loop capability means that the company can work to pre-set colour standards and know that results will remain consistent even with operator, paper or ink changes.
Windles has also developed a hybrid press system that can literally print silver foil both as solids and halftones, and create a range of special effects with foil. Foiling can now be used in combination with litho printing to give unusual and attractive results without the cost of dies, the company claims.
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