Last Bros installs Focus d-Flex

The group, which turns 70 this year, has installed a ‘One + One’ configuration, featuring KM1800i inkjet printheads from Konica Minolta, which are integrated into the d-Flex and can reach production speeds of up to 70m/min.

The Last Bros machine has further been configured with two flexo stations, built-in lamination and rotary die-cutting, offering the flexibility of full print and converting in-line.

Dean Latchford, Last Bros sales and marketing executive, predicts that the installation will continue ‘a rebirth’ for the business.

‘The self-contained unit will augment and improve on our existing flexo machinery. This is a great step in the right direction for us and the technology will make us that much more competitive.’

James Thomas, business development and marketing manager at Focus Label Machinery, said: ‘The specification gives Last Bros absolute flexibility in the market it serves and will consolidate and generate new business for it.’

David Lee, Focus Label Machinery managing director, added: ‘As a family run company that has been going now for over 35 years we are proud to have onboard Last Bros as a partnership. To be trading for 70 years and to be investing in new technology speaks volumes.’