K-1 Packaging buys Nilpeter FA-6 to support flexible packaging growth

K-1 Packaging Group designs and manufactures retail packaging materials, including pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons, which are distributed worldwide. Its capabilities include flexo, offset and screen printing, which are applied to best serve industries such as cosmetics and beauty, nutritional supplement, medical and food. Read more about some of K-1 Packaging’s investment history here.

Its new Nilpeter FA-6 press will be used specifically to meet the company’s growing flexible packaging business.

Eric Tsai, vice president of manufacturing at K-1 Packaging Group, said: ‘What we look for in a new press is technologies that can simplify set-up, maintain product quality and consistency, and reduce waste. Of all the presses we considered, Nilpeter’s FA-6 best fits the bill.

‘Nilpeter provided complete guidance, helping us to evaluate and understand the myriad of automation features and options the press offers. This consultative approach lends much confidence to our configuration of the equipment.’