Caraustar, US integrated manufacturer of converted recycled paperboard, has ordered a Drent Goebel seven-tower VSOP web offset press with one flexo unit and EB curing.
Paul Curtis, vice president manufacturing – folding carton, says Caraustar specified the 850mm width press with EB curing because this drying technique produces extremely high gloss and yet is widely accepted by food producers/packagers. He comments: “We decided on offset, because our clients are demanding very high quality graphics. While flexo continues to improve, offset printing sets the standards. Also the making of offset plates is inexpensive compared to flexo.
“Furthermore, we see a decline in the number of packages that are printed in one run. The speed to market is also becoming shorter every day. We increasingly see smaller jobs and therefore need a flexible press with short makeready times. The concept of variable repeat web offset is perfect for the markets we are in and wish to pursue. We consider it to be future proof.”
Caraustar serves the four principal recycled boxboard product end-use markets: tubes, cores and composite cans; folding cartons; gypsum facing paper and specialty paperboard products.
The VSOP press is due to delivered to Caraustar in May, 2007.
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