Troika Systems Limited and Apex International
announced that Apex is to use the Troika anilox measurement products, the
AniCAM with Anilox QC, at all of its production sites worldwide. The order for
10 systems is the largest single order placed on Troika for its flagship
product.
The combined expertise of Apex International’s
production processes of anilox roll manufacturing technologies and Troika’s
accurate anilox measurement systems, of which over 950 units have been
installed globally, will complement the requirements of many significant print
groups and private converters who already manage their anilox inventories with
their own AniCAM and Anilox QC systems.
Toon van Steensel, Plant Manager of Apex Europe
stated: “The need to get the latest technology with the Troika AniCAM
microscope will allow us to get a fully calibrated system of our present
microscopes, our daily measurement on our calibrated rolls and a full
integration between readings of different types of microscopes is an essential
part or our QA/QC system in order to provide our customers with the best
validated information on our products. Furthermore the reliability and
consistency of measurements from the Troika AniCAM /Anilox QC is an essential
part of the print community’s needs, but most importantly for Apex to improve
our QA/QC procedures for all our plants around the world in order to assure the
consistent engraving quality that our customers expect from us”.
The same can be said for any manufacturer of anilox
rolls and gravure cylinders, the AniCAM with Anilox QC will help them produce
consistent engraving quality. For our print customers they will be able to
reduce their make ready waste and press set-up time by knowing the condition of
their anilox rolls and gravure cylinders and with this ‘right first time’
process, increase profits.
Managing Director of Troika Systems, Phil Hall,
stated “Many print groups globally are looking to standardize their production
between plants. With a significant number now using the Troika AniCAM with
Anilox QC and the Anilox Management System (AMS) for their inventory
management. Using the same measurement systems will ensure compatibility and
enhance confidence in what the printer measures and what anilox manufacturer’s
state is the volume engraved”.
Troika’s continued development in response to the
ongoing changes within the flexographic and gravure industry will prove to be
of further benefit to the industry in the future.
