Skanem, a leading multinational labels provider, has installed a new BOBST MASTER M5 Flexo press at its Nairobi site in Kenya. The MASTER M5 is the ultimate press for converters keen to automate their production line, with outstanding productivity enabled by a digital workflow with integrated printing and converting technologies.

RM Machinery announces the installation of a second press from the RMGT 10-Series line to Relevant Packaging of Omaha, Nebraska—the RMGT 1060TP-8 (7/1)+DD+LD. The installation, which took place in September 2023, coincided with the folding carton company’s milestone of achieving 40 million impressions on its RMGT 1050LX-6+CC+LD, a press purchased from RM Machinery in November 2022.

Swedish start-up label converter NicEtikett has installed two Mark Andy Performance Series P7 presses at its production facility in Skåne County, Helsingborg, with a view to diversifying the product offering from narrow web flexo technology, according to owner and CEO Sten-Inge Fredin.

Family-owned and managed Herzog Etiketten has added a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 to its impressive narrow web machine park in Rohrbach, Germany. The high specification flexo line features full servo drive on a modular platform that is designed to accommodate a variety of printing, finishing, and converting techniques.

Komori Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Satoshi Mochida; hereinafter Komori) is pleased to announce the opening of KGC-S (Komori Global Center-Security) at the Tsukuba Plant.
Founded on the concepts of "Power to the Print" and "Trust in Print," KGC-S is a state-of-the-art facility where Komori offers its security printing technologies, fine-tuned over a period of more than 65 years, to government agencies, printing companies, and suppliers with interests in banknote and high-security printing by conducting printing demonstrations, training, and R&D activities.

Onyx Go, the CI press from Onyx, is available in two configurations: 8 and 10 colors, both with a maximum printing width of 1320mm and maximum print repeat of 720mm.

The press runs at a speed of 400mpm and its technology enables faster changeover with automatic impression setting and instantaneous register setting in less than 3 minutes. This technology, Active Start, reduces the material waste at each startup to less than 20m and increases production uptime.

Dakar-based Polykrome has built its success on its close collaboration with BOBST. Having ventured into the packaging sector, first with folding cartons and flexible packaging, then label printing in 2007, the company continues to rely on a large suite of BOBST equipment for its strategic growth.

Collaboration, responsiveness, innovation, and constant evolution are the main pillars underpinning the success of Polykrome in Senegal, West Africa. The company takes pride in its ability to understand the unique needs of each customer and provide tailor-made packaging solutions with the help of its extensive range of BOBST machinery. ​

Nilpeter will present its FA-line of flexo press. The press comes with fixed operator panels at each flexo unit, which enables easy operator handling.

With its vertical auto-lock system, the printing sleeve cylinder is locked-in automatically via motors, with more precision, which secures stability throughout the printing process. The vertical auto-lock system ensures stability and minimizes undesirable effects such as bouncing and bar marking.

At Lombardi Converting Machinery S.p.A., we've just completed this special configuration of the 670 mm wide INVICTA i1. To create the final product, gift wrapping paper, we had to develop a special flexographic color unit capable of working at its best with solvent-based inks, all in compliance with the European ATEX Directive.

BOBST has been recognized by the prestigious IFCA STAR AWARDS 2023 for its innovative packaging solutions – oneBARRIER FibreCycle (high-barrier, paper-based, recycle ready solution) and oneBARRIER PrimeCycle (Polymer-based mono material high-barrier structure). These awards recognized BOBST's unwavering dedication to sustainability and its commitment to driving transformative change in the packaging industry.

How our one-stop solution for machine relocation convinced our customer ATE Plast OOD.
Focused on innovations and leading trends
ATE Plast OOD, a family-owned company with nearly 30 years of experience, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality PE films and packaging in Bulgaria. Their products are distributed in over 30 countries to more than 1,000 customers, emphasizing innovation and modern packaging solutions.

Consolidating Access to Full Range of RMGT 40-Inch and 41-Inch Sheetfed Offset Printing Equipment
RM Machinery announces its expanded role in the sales and support of sheetfed offset presses manufactured by RMGT, specifically as it has been named the master distributor for the RMGT 10-Series line within the United States. What was once exclusive to a cherished circle of legacy customers is now accessible to a broader audience, marking a paradigm shift for the company and the industry at large.