MDM-Flex installs its first MPS flexo press

Russian printer MDM-Flex has installed its first 10-colour, fully automated MPS EFA 340 flexo press to speed up production and focus on printing high-quality self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging

MDM-Flex has installed its first 10-colour, fully automated MPS EFA 340 flexo press to speed up production and focus on high-quality printing of self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging

MDM-Flex’s new MPS servo-driven flexo press with a 340 mm print width includes an automated print control system, UV dryers, capabilities for thin monofilm printing, and several converting options positioned on the rail system. 

‘To take advantage of evolving technologies, upgrading our printing facilities and replacing our existing flexo presses with newer ones that can print faster and more efficiently was our key focus since 2019,’ commented Alexander Anfimov, managing director of MDM-Flex. Technological capabilities, a well-known brand name, positive reviews from printers, favorable price, and high-quality service were our criteria for choosing a new press. How it would print on thin films and extensible substrates was also extremely important to us. After in-depth research and machine test experiences, we decided on the MPS EFA 340.’

In February 2020, MDM-Flex visited the Technology and Expertise Center at MPS’s headquarters in Arnhem, The Netherlands, for a personal press demonstration and test runs. 

‘From the beginning, MDM-Flex was focused more on the technological capabilities and automation of a new printing press with the cost being a secondary factor,’ said Dmitry Malikov, sales director at Ogard, MPS’ representative in Russia. ‘During the visit in Arnhem we demonstrated that the MPS EFA press fully met its criteria. The automation capabilities of this machine allow it to print any range of substrates with consistent quality and at the lowest costs.’

‘Availability of high-quality service in Russia is really critical. When printing problems arise, the cost is significant. Our concern is who provides the service and how quickly the issue will be resolved. After visiting three printers in Russia with MPS presses, their very positive feedback gave us the confidence to choose in favor of MPS,’ added Anfimov. ‘We’ve since experienced its high level of service during the installation of our new press — the support from both MPS and Ogard fully met our expectations.’  

The MPS EFA flexo press is specially designed for label production and flexible packaging printing and can handle a wide range of materials, from thin films, self-adhesive labels, and shrink films to thick carton boards between 15 and 450 μm. All presses are built with MPS-patented technologies such as automated print control systems and job memory for advanced automation; Crisp.Dot Technology and AutoTeach for the print quality consistency; iStop, iControl, and Quick-Change Die for ultimate productivity. 

‘MDM-Flex is a highly reputable printing house in the region,’ said Anton Zhukov, regional sales director atMPS. ‘It is extremely focused on providing the best solutions and productivity to its customers. Its new MPS EFA 340 flexo press enables MDM-Flex to maximize press performance resulting in faster and more efficient printing. We are pleased to fulfill all its necessary criteria of a new printing press and look forward to a long-term partnership.’

‘Soon after the installation of our new MPS press, we experienced the benefits of its technologies and capabilities for automation and productivity. The machine definitely prints quickly, and the automated print settings make it much easier for our press operators. Most importantly, job changeover is faster, and thanks to automatic register and pre-register, our production speed has doubled, even tripled. This is exciting progress for us,’ concluded Anfimov.