Etiquetas Macho chooses Martin Automatic to support investment plan

The machinery, which will be delivered to the company’s Seville plant towards the end of the year, is designed to match the press performance of 150m/min across a maximum web width of 508mm on Etiquetas Macho’s Drent VSOP line. 

Of particular importance is the ‘F’ specification of the splicer, which allows the Martin equipment to handle PVC and PET substrates down to 45 microns. 

Etiquetas Macho, which manufactures self-adhesive labels, wet glue labels, and sleeves, has invested more than 8.5 Million EUR since 2012, and this has allowed it to expand its business, which now operates from a modern 12,000 sq m production facility

The latest purchase is the third package of automation delivered by Martin to the Spanish converter, which began equipping its two Gallus RCS 330 presses with MBS/STR and MBSC/STR equipment back in 2009. 

Plant production manager José Luiz Franconetti said: ‘We looked closely at what the competition had to offer but decided to stay with Martin Automatic for the simple reason that in four years their equipment has been trouble free, and the MBS units have not missed a single splice – a remarkable achievement.’

Etiquetas Macho director Juan Macho added: ‘The new factory has given us the opportunity to improve efficiency by redesigning workflows, and provide our operators with better ergonomics.  It’s all part of our drive to increase product consistency and customer service. The new Martin Automatic equipment will be a key part of this program when it is commissioned.’