Tarabichi Global invests in three Multitec presses

Cairo, Egypt-based Tarabichi Global has invested in three Multitec presses to join its existing fleet of five Multitec flexo presses. It completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the 6th and 7th presses and signed an order for the 8th. The converter aims to expand its production capabilities with the latest Multitec investment.

At the center of the latest delivery is a nine-color, 670mm S3S sleeve-based flexo press for flexible packaging production.
Built around a highly automated servo architecture, the press features eight servo motors per print station and over 80 servo drives across the entire press. Multitec's new servo auto-pressure control system enables precise pressure settings across different print repeats and material thicknesses, while maintaining consistent pressure throughout the speed range. The press also features a reversible first print unit, eliminating the need for turnbars when working with thin films.

For Tarabichi Global, the press has been additionally configured with two in-line foiling stations and a laminator, expanding the range of value-added applications that can be produced in-line.

During the FAT, multiple production jobs were run and validated across different materials, repeats and plate sets. Multiple job changeovers, involving changes in both substrates and printing plates, were consistently achieved within 10 minutes, demonstrating the speed and repeatability of the S3S platform for short-run flexible packaging production.

The second press completing FAT as part of the same delivery is Multitec's S2 450, the proven workhorse platform for PSA labels, shrink sleeves and so on. 

Beyond the performance demonstrated during the FAT, the successive investments underline the strength of the relationship between the two companies. Tarabichi Global's decision to place its next and largest Multitec order during the FAT visit adds another chapter to a partnership built on proven performance and continued investment.