Algerian printer opts for Omet

Algeria based Flexoprint is the latest North African converter to choose Omet technology for the production of high quality labels demanded by the leading international brand owners that it lists among its customers.

Founded by Abdallah Hamdane in the 1980s to supply flexible packaging for the food industry, the company moved into narrow web in 2004 when demand for new products produced on light filmic substrates began to grow. 

With greater stability evident in the Algerian economy, Mr Hamdane contacted Omet after seeing demonstrations of the company’s label converting technology at various trade exhibitions. The outcome, after successful print trials at the manufacturer’s headquarters in Lecco, Italy, was the order of a Flexy press, which was installed earlier this year.

Fitted with a corona treater and servo driven cooling drums and tension control, the 7-color Flexy line is currently busy producing jobs on both filmic substrates and light alufoil.

Mr Hamdane is full of praise for the Omet engineers who installed the Flexy, commenting: ‘The level of technical support was outstanding and has allowed us to realise the maximum potential of the Flexy press in a very short time.’

With many leading international brand owners to supply, quality control is paramount to Flexoprint’s continued success. Market research predicts a growth of seven percent in the Algerian demand for soft drink labels in 2007, and an even more impressive 15 percent growth in the fruit juice market.