Multi-Color expands print capabilities with Omet press

Multi-Color Corporation recently announced that it has purchased a new combination flexographic/rotogravure press to expand its printing capabilities and provide added flexibility to meet its customers’ increasing desire for customized decorating solutions.

This combination press, manufactured by Omet of Italy, will be the first of its kind in the United States. This wide-format press is custom-configured with flexographic, gravure, screen, and foil platforms, setting new industry standards for both print quality and productivity.

According to Don Kneir, president of the Decorating Solutions Division, ‘With the new press we will continue to lead the marketplace with innovative decorating solutions. This new technology addresses one of the market’s top issues; to deliver complex and intricate graphic designs in a timely and cost effective manner.’

Jack Mackert, vice president of operations, added: ‘This press can produce the tighter registrations that will enable us to print labels with the highest reproduction requirements. In fact, this press was specifically designed to enhance the decorating options we have to offer our customers.’