DuPont Packaging Graphics
(DuPont) recently installed its 150th DuPont CyrelDigiflow flexographic
printing system at Trident U.K., part of the $4.2 billion packaging
organization Sonoco Trident that supports some of the world's best-known
brands. The Cyrel Digiflow system gives
Trident U.K. the capability to deliver superior quality results, quickly and
cost-effectively to meet the needs of its high-end consumer packaged goods
(CPG) clients.
“The brand managers that Sonoco
Trident works with have extremely high expectations,” said Julia Cox, senior
commercial manager, Trident, U.K. “They demand precision in the printing
process for absolute consistency and superior quality results that set their
brands apart in the marketplace.
Innovative solutions like Cyrel Digiflow allow us to offer our clients
speed and flexibility, without sacrificing quality, and we’re confident in the
technology based on our 20 year record of success working with DuPont.”
DuPont Cyrel DigiFlow is a
digital workflow enhancement designed to expand the capabilities of digital Cyrel
and digital Cyrel FAST to deliver superior print quality and productivity. It
adds a chamber that allows the creation of a controlled atmosphere during the
main exposure allowing one-to-one reproduction of image elements on the
plate. This one-to-one reproduction is
critical to optimizing the effects of solid screening patterns. The Cyrel
DigiFlow exposure units are designed for use on an ‘as-needed’ basis, and can
easily be switched off when the standard digital dot is the preferred result.
Because of the low cost and the flexibility of Cyrel DigiFlow, it is
recommended as the simplest and most cost-effective solution for those
flexographers desiring the ability to seamlessly switch between standard and
flat top dots.
By combining the unique capability
Trident U.K. had already developed in High Definition digital printing with the
DuPont Cyrel Digiflow flexographic printing system, they optimized their
ability to deliver quality results for their valued clients.
“The installation was very
well-coordinated. A representative was
on site to help with the installation, provide advice, guidance and training
which substantially reduced trial and error on our part,” said Cox.
Based on the trial success of the
new unit, Sonoco Trident is considering expanding their use of the Cyrel
Digiflow system globally. They also are
considering a trial of the newest Cyrel Performance Plate series of products
from DuPont.
Founded in 1993, Trident is a
growing business with sites across the U.K., USA and Asia. Its parent company
Sonoco provides Trident with invaluable momentum, supporting its growth. Its client portfolio includes names behind
the world's best-known brands. The
company is passionately committed to technical development and investment is
key to its business, enabling consistent improvements for customers and
colleagues alike.
DuPont Packaging Graphics,
celebrating its 40th year of innovation, is one of the world’s leading
suppliers of flexographic plate-making systems in digital and conventional
formats, including DuPont Cyrel photopolymer plates, Cyrel FAST processing
equipment, Cyrel round sleeves, mounting and finishing products.
