Signature Flexible Packaging reports success with Flexotecnica EvoXD

The Flexotecnica EvoXD 10-color press at Signature features the the Speedy Clean automatic wash-up system and in-line viscosity control with InkSpec viscometers, auto-impression setting, and click-and-drag zero-waste registration, along with numerous quality control options such as a 100 percent inspection camera and in-line color control.

A reinsertion unit to print registered matte inks for matte and gloss looks was installed in late spring.

The press was delivered January to Signature’s facility outside of Los Angeles and became operational in early February.

KBA acquired Flexotecnica last year as part of its expansion into new markets, with KBA North America providing support and aftersales care during and after the installation of the Flexotecnica EvoXD.

Adrian Backer, president of Signature Flexible Packaging, said: ‘Since its installation, the press has been running extremely well. We’ve been printing commercial orders and the results are stunning.

‘Print quality is superb, and ease and speed of set-ups are amazing. Run speeds are double over those in our existing presses. We are printing thin-gauge plastic film (OPP, PET) mainly for the food industry for both new and existing customers. We’ve produced several jobs on the press that have happily surprised us in terms of its productivity.

‘We chose to have this press configured with 10 units for two reasons. First, we wanted to have the available decks to give us more options on difficult jobs.  In addition, when running jobs of five colors or less back-to-back, it allows us to have the cylinders for the second job in press.’

Backer added: ‘Our customers are designing increasingly sophisticated graphics. Our new Flexotecnica press will ensure that we can consistently deliver beautifully printed flexible packaging in an economic and competitive manner especially with the assurance of the inspection camera and in-line color control systems. These are very important components for both our company and our customers.’

Pictured (from left): Signature Flexible Packaging operations manager Juan Huitz, pre-press and graphics manager Jorge Valdez, vice-president of sales and marketing Jeff Sewell, Backer, printing plant manager  Dennis White and technical manager Armando Lira