Illochroma France takes first RDP SOLID press

RDP Marathon Inc. has announced the first sale of its new Sleeve Offset Lithographic Independent Drive (SOLID) technology to wet glue specialist the Illochroma Labelling Group.

Illochroma France has purchased a multi-colour RDP LS•100 variable size web press, configured with the SmartSet press control system. The press is 38.5”/978 mm wide in a hybrid configuration and will be installed at the Croix industrial site in northern France.

‘Illochroma is an innovator in wet glue labels, and this sale presents a great opportunity to participate in providing their end-user customers with value-added excellence,’ said Eric Short, president and CEO, RDP Marathon.
Released in March 2004, RDP’s unique sleeve technology provides printers with the ability to print any size without the restrictions of conventional gearing.