Drupa debut for Goss Sunday Vpak

Goss International is to move into the package printing market with the worldwide launch of its Sunday Vpak packaging press at Drupa 2012 in May.

New Goss Sunday press models are available in narrow and wide web widths from 20in (510mm) to 75in (1,905mm) for flexible packaging, folding carton and label applications. They feature quick-change sleeve technology to allow variable repeat settings. In addition, advanced inking, dampening and process control systems used in existing Sunday presses for high-quality commercial offset printing have been incorporated, along with Goss automation and workflow technologies to reduce make-ready requirements and waste.

The new variable sleeve offset Sunday press models are available as complete production systems, including roll handling and converting components to meet various application requirements. Graham Trevett, vice president of sales for Goss International in North America, says packaging printers have expressed interest in this new Goss variable sleeve web offset press option due to the proven print quality, speed and low-waste efficiency. He notes that Goss International recently installed a Sunday web press in the US that prints on packaging stocks and interfaces with an advanced in-line finishing system.

Goss International president and chief executive officer Jochen Meissner said: ‘We have a history of introducing groundbreaking Goss technologies at Drupa and we will continue that tradition, for example, with the variable-repeat Sunday Vpak presses that offer a game changing web offset alternative for packaging applications. Beyond the introduction of specific technologies, our presence at the show will convey our long-term perspective and our focus on actively exploring new concepts with our customers.
 
‘The long-term value and effectiveness of print are not in question, but pressures to stay competitive and profitable are intensifying in every sector. By collaborating with a strong, visionary supplier and by replacing outdated equipment with advanced web offset solutions, printers can address those pressures and take significant cost, time and inefficiency out of their workflows.’

Goss International has appointed PacSys, Inc. to assist in marketing the new Goss press solutions for packaging applications in North America.

The agreement with the Connecticut-based agency, headed by Klaus Dietel and Mike McGuinness, follows the proven adaptation of Goss Sunday web press technology for packaging printing requirements.

‘Variable sleeve web offset technology is gaining momentum as a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to flexo, gravure, sheet-fed offset and traditional cassette-style web offset for many packaging applications,’ said Dietel. ‘By adapting proven Sunday press technologies to address the specialized requirements of this market, Goss International has created exciting new possibilities for packaging producers to cut costs and achieve higher productivity and quality.’

Graham Trevett, vice president of sales for Goss International in North America, said: ‘The PacSys team knows the North American packaging industry and has specialized expertise that will complement our own product development and sales efforts. Our goal is to open up a dialogue with progressive packaging printers interested in breaking away from traditional workflows and exploring new web offset alternatives.’