Best Label Buys second Gallus ECS 340 press

Best Label specializes in clear packaging where the back of the label is visible through the container. These double-image labels require a four color process, then a white silkscreen, then an image on the back that the consumer sees through the bottle.

Previously, most of Best Label's screen work was done on older Gallus R-160 presses. Looking to improve productivity, Best Label took delivery of a new Gallus ECS 340 in December 2015, and its 13in width immediately opened up more capabilities for wider web silkscreen work and larger labels. Best Label has been so pleased with the acquisition that CEO Ernie Wong and operations manager Gary Ingle committed to a second press to improve productivity and accelerate growth.

The sale was secured in July by Frank Hasselberg, Gallus’ western regional sales manager, and upgrading to a new Gallus ECS 340 means Best Label could double or triple its productivity versus the older presses.

Ingle said: ‘There are so many features about this press that are worth noting. The water-cooled impression cylinders keep the web distortion free and cool, front to back. Gallus just makes a really solid, sound, sturdy press. It doesn’t vibrate. I don’t get any type of bounce marks that I might see on some of the other machines. And, of course, the press is completely servo driven, so there are no gears, just anilox sleeves and sleeve cylinders.’

Ingle continued: ‘The new press will take over much of the duties of some of the older presses and open up potential for new business as well.’

Best Label’s new Gallus ECS 340 will have nine print stations, a cold foil unit and auto-register. Delivery is expected in November 2016.