ABG installs 2000th Vectra rewinder

A B Graphic International (ABG) has reached a milestone in the global supply of its finishing machines by installing the 2000th Vectra turret rewinder at Cleveland, Ohio-based Omni Systems, one of the largest, privately-owned label converters in the US.

A B Graphic International (ABG) has reached a milestone in the global supply of its finishing machines by installing the 2000th Vectra turret rewinder at Cleveland, Ohio-based Omni Systems

Having begun manufacturing turret rewinders in 1995, the entry-level ECTR 4 has become a popular choice of many self-adhesive label manufacturers. It is fully upgradeable with a wide range of options, including automatic core loading, finished roll closure with print and apply label application, and ABG’s own fleyeVision 100 percent camera inspection system. It can be used in-line or off-line as a stand-alone solution with a separate unwind module.

Omni was initially looking for a turret rewinder that had the capability of running wound-in rolls along with eliminating tail tie gluing. The company made its first order in March 2013 and currently owns 16 Vectra ECTR rewinders, two of which were ordered in July 2019 but only installed recently due to Covid-19 restrictions.

‘Reaching 2,000 Vectra orders is a significant achievement in 25 years. The landmark reflects our global reach and the excellent professional relationships we have developed with key customers, and without our loyal and dedicated team at ABG, we would not be celebrating this milestone,’ commented Dave Lawson, director of ABG’s turret rewinder production site in Middleton-on-the-Wolds, UK.

‘We now look forward to innovating and updating the designs so we can provide our customers with increased efficiencies for the future. We are particularly proud that Omni was our 2000th order, which was especially fitting given our long association,’ concluded Lawsons.