Ellerhold expands label capacity with Nilpeter MO-4 offset presses

Germany-based Ellerhold Group has expanded its self-adhesive label production capacity with two Nilpeter MO-4 offset presses.

Maximilian Ellerhold, Ellerhold Group director of production and technology, with the Nilpeter MO-4 in Zirndorf

Ellerhold was founded as a printing company in 1987, initially producing silkscreen printed posters. Label printing was added to its offering in 2006. With the acquisition of Berlin-based Goetz + Müller, the label product area was expanded to include high quality finished labels for markets such as spirits. In 2014, a further label printing company, Offset Ketels, was added. Stephan and Maximilian Ellerhold, who form the management board of the company, consider label production to be an important part of the company future. Their focus is on high quality, value-added labels, such as those for the beverage market, especially for wine and spirits.

The two Nilpeter MO-4 offset presses, installed at locations in Glücksburg and Zirndorf, Germany, are identical. The focus is on the use of offset in combination with other printing processes and extensive finishing options. The presses have eight printing units, five of which are offset. All printing units may optionally be equipped with flexo or screen printing. For high quality finishing, two FP-4 flatbed hot foil and embossing units are integrated. All common finishing techniques, such as hot and cold foil, embossing and lamination, are possible. A special feature is the equipment of an in-line measuring and control system from Lithec. This is the first time the system has been used on a Nilpeter press. The system ensures low waste rates, an important factor with regards to high material costs of some adhesive materials, and also supports employees during machine operation.