Rako orders 10 machines from AB Graphic

Rako has ordered 11 HP Indigo digital presses, nine WS6800 units and two further 20000 models. The AB Graphic order consists of several Digicon Series 3 digital converting machines, a second Digicon 3000 converting machine with a web width of 765mm, as well as a Vectra turret rewinder and another SRI converting machine. Both the HP Indigo and AB Graphic orders were placed at Labelexpo Europe 2015.

Roger Gehrke, who is responsible for the digital printing division at Rako, said the company had been very impressed with the Digicon Series 3 after extensive testing of its first Series 3 machines, which delivered in early 2015. ‘AB Graphic is a reliable partner who offers a worldwide service suitable for our foreign subsidiaries. As we expand the digital printing in our business steadily, we are putting increased emphasis on the high quality requirements of our customers regarding finishing.’

AB Graphic sales director Tony Bell said Rako’s decision to use the fully automated Vectra turret rewinder, in conjunction with digital finishing presses, indicates increased order volumes for digital printing. ‘Higher value orders highlights a growing trend amongst our customers to spend more on our automation modules to reduce on costly make ready times.

‘We are delighted with this order as it reflects the strong relationship we have developed with Rako over the years. This was also not the only order we received at Labelexpo for multiple machines.’

Pictured (from  left): Harrie Steenbergen, AB Graphic bv; André Klinkow, AB Graphic bv; Roger Gehrke, Rako;  Andreas Böhm, Rako; Adrian Tippenhauer, Rako; and Mike Burton, AB Graphic