Edale installs largest-ever press

The press will be used by the unnamed high security printer to produce pre-paid telecom recharge cards.

Its installation follows a year of research by Edale and its customer to ensure the press specification was tailored to exact requirements, with the final configuration being a hybrid flexo/digital/screen Card Line with a wide range of additional options. This includes 14 UV flexo heads, a Domino K600i for variable printing and verification of variable data and scratch off verification with G series void marking, plus a screen unit for application of the scratch off inks and two die-cutting units.

Edale export sales director Bernhard Grob said: ‘We were delighted to receive this order. Our focus is on the design and engineering of products that are more efficient than current methods or equivalent technologies.

‘This press certainly showcases some fantastic next-generation technology and with the quantities this company are producing, it will soon see return on the initial investment.’

James Boughton, Edale managing director, said: ‘The installation of this Card Line illustrates the high security of the Edale personalization lines and the latest flexo technology available, eliminating outsourcing and providing our customers with a turnkey service, shortened cycle time and enhanced quality levels on specialized applications.

‘Being modular in construction means the company has a lot of scope for adding more diverse application options should it wish to in the future.’