Edale reports second purchase in South Africa

Following the recent installation of a 510mm wide servo-driven Sigma at Afripack Labels based in Pinetown, South Africa, Edale has reported the sale of a second press in the country.

Based in Johannesberg, Morvest Mithratech has invested over one million GBP to further expand its production capacity with the purchase of a 430mm web with fully servo-driven flexo press.

The Edale Gamma press incorporates the latest in UV flexo technology and makes extensive use of independent servo drives for accuracy and flexibility. It is capable of printing on a variety of substrates from 12 micron unsupported film up to 600 micron carton board – at speeds up to 200m/min. 

Faheem Varachia, managing executive at Morvest Mithratech, said: ‘We are very excited about this strategic purchase as it not only brings the latest technology to the Mithratech production operations both for scratch cards as well as for general printing, but also true value and a competitive advantage to our business. This investment forms part of the Group’s strategy and further cements Mithratech’s foothold as the market leader in Africa, by allowing us to offer the best value, quality and most competitive pricing structures’.

Floors Coetzee, product manager of Edale’s South African representatives, Ferrostaal, added: ‘We have seen an increased interest in Edale products within South Africa and were delighted to achieve the Afripack sale, but to then follow this up with the Gamma line was incredible and we look forward to seeing more installations throughout South Africa soon’.

Pictured: Morvest Mithratech has invested in an Edale Gamma press

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