Advanced digital printing technology of Xeikon will allow Uruguayan Packaging specialist to increase productivity and provide current and new clients with higher quality and versatility
Xeikon announces that Imprimex, a
market leader in the Uruguayan packaging industry, has expanded its printing
capacity with a Xeikon 3050 digital color press. The investment in the new
press will allow the company to offer its label and folding carton clients the
advantages of variable data printing, in short print runs and with the highest
quality standards.
Founded in 1978, Imprimex
continuously grew and adopted its technological processes in order to meet the
quality and productivity requirements of its clients in the food, beverages,
cosmetics, editorial and advertising industries within the Uruguayan and
international markets. “The new Xeikon 3050 digital press will support our new
sales channel in the area of short-run folding boxes, for products with high
quality and safety demands such as those required by the pharmaceutical
industry”, says Horacio Rey Lottermoser, CEO of Imprimex. “Our strategy is to
provide an answer to the international market trends. We want our clients to be
able to count on a supplier that is capable of creating products like the ones
developed in the most competitive markets worldwide. In Xeikon, we found a
strategic partner that will help us to produce new and innovative products on
the Xeikon 3050 press”.
Filip Weymans, Director Segment
Marketing labels and Packaging at Xeikon, adds: “The integration of the Xeikon
3050 press into Imprimex’ digital printing capacity will consolidate its
position as leading supplier in the packaging and label market in Uruguay. And
it will contribute in the fulfillment of its mission to provide quality
products, with a continuous improvement in the processes through the
development of innovative ideas that meet the needs of its clients.”
Unique print width and special features make Xeikon 3050 perfect choice
The choice of Xeikon’s 3050 model
was based on the unique print width (516mm / 20”) of the press, which adjusts
better to the client demands, and on the versatility for a diverse range of
applications in the packaging market. “Thanks to its configuration (full rotary
printing with variable repeat length) and print width, we can make better use
of different formats and create more cost-effective price settings”, states
Horacio Rey, while commenting on some of the specific functions that motivated
the selection of Xeikon’s technology, “A new feature we highlight is the
security printing possibility, which is very much sought for the authentication
of original products. For us, it will be the ideal complement that will allow
us to continue innovating and developing new products”.
The Xeikon 3050 model is the
entry-level press of the Xeikon 3000 Series, designed for label and packaging
converters that require a greater capacity in the production of labels, folding
cartons and promotional materials, with the functionality offered by digital
printing technology. As business expands, the Xeikon 3050 press can be upgraded
to one of the higher speed models of the Xeikon 3000 Series without any compromise
in quality.
The Xeikon 3050 press that was
installed recently at the 28.500 square feet headquarters of Imprimex in
Montevideo, has a variable print width of 250mm / 9.8” to 516mm / 20” and
prints with speeds of up to 9,6m/min or 31.5 ft/min to work with maximum
volumes of 974.16 square feet per hour. “This productivity level promises a
fast return-on-investment and an additional production capacity to support our
future growth strategy”, concludes Horacio Rey.
Imprimex S.A. has more than three
decades of experience in the packaging industry. Its portfolio comprises
folding boxes in cardboard and micro-corrugated, displays, bags and point of
sale materials. The company also has an executive division specialized in the
production of self-adhesive labels in rolls, sheets, paper, OPP and PVC,
certified with the ISO 9001:2008 norm.
