Increasing demand in the carton and packaging sector has led Gateshead, UK, based Integrated Packaging to install its third Komori B1 press, a six colour Lithrone LS40 with coater. Joining two other Lithrones on the 120,000m2 factory floor, the new press is part of a £2.2M investment programme by the £16M turnover company.
Managing director Alan Hall says: "Business in the carton and packaging sectors has become very competitive over the past few years, and pricing and turnaround issues are a priority feature of this market. To maintain our leading edge we need to employ the latest technology and efficient methods of production. The turnaround time between artwork arriving and the launch date of the packaging has decreased rapidly during recent years, resulting in the need for more capacity. We run the presses 24 hours and their performance is excellent, which is why we have ordered the third press.”
He continues: “The added capacity for spot varnishing in-line makes a considerable contribution to greater in-house production efficiencies. We print six colours in UV to eliminate curing and increase drying times in order to meet the tight delivery dates."
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