The Comexi Group, supplier of converting solutions for the flexible packaging industry, will install its Offset CI8 printing press at CCL Label’s plant in Vlkermarkt, Austria.
Capable of carrying fast design changes along with fine-tuning and faster production, the printer uses central drum offset technology system with automatic sleeve change which lends greater flexibility.
The printer is also said to be capable of last-minute design changes owing to the use of lithographic plates.
With the technology, CCL will be able to expand its production capacity and allow new products and a wider range of substrates to be printed with offset high quality.
The Comexi solution is claimed as the first web-offset press and can be used for printing on variable lengths over a central impression drum. This combines the advantages of offset as well as variable print length and flexo central impression drum printing in one press.
Combining the two technologies, the printer is able to overcome issues faced by the conventional printers. This printer can print easily on thinner and more elastic materials like OPP, PET and PE.
The Comexi Offset CI8 helps in the reduction of environment impact that is caused due to the use of solventless inks. It is also said to provide better energy efficiencies, print quality, a broader production flexibility and increased production speed.
CCL Industries operates around 97 production facilities in 276 countries and employs around 10,100 people across the world. It is a converter of pressure sensitive and extruded film materials and supplies its products to the consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive and consumer durables markets.
