Nuova Gidue launches M7 combination press

Nuova Gidue, a manufacturer of printing and converting machines for the label and packaging industries, will unveil a new press line during an open house event at its premises in Florence, Italy, on February 14-16 2012.

The new M7 Xpannd line offers a flexible configuration for smooth interchangeability of printing and converting processes. Each offset unit, as well as well as flexo, screen and other units, can be removed and replaced on any platform in minutes, as can the new format cassettes (Mini-Cassette).

Integrated in a lean working cell, called the ‘Organizer’, to allow easy change-overs, the versatile press has been designed to fit into limited space (seven platforms and three dies in a space smaller than 8 meters). It can convert a wide range of products, including flexible packaging, labels and carton boxes.

‘We wanted a compact, ultra-flexible labels and packaging press,’ said Sauro Salvadori, M7 project manager. ‘Floor spaces are limited and markets change rapidly, but the M7 can grow and adapt to multiple substrates or processes. We ended up with a top quality printing press, with the look of an easy and accessible tool.’

The open house will also highlight a new version of the company’s M5 Digital Flexo press. An enhanced SW and HW will be unveiled to produce less than 20 meters of waste with automated ‘digital’ set up without intervention of the operator.

Federico d'Annunzio, managing director of Nuova Gidue, said: ‘With the M7, Gidue completes a three-year program to renovate its product offering. We now serve the labels and packaging industry, from narrow to mid web, with a wide range of innovative technologies to produce added value and high quality performance.’

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Pictured: An offset unit is installed on the M7 press

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