Teraoka acquires second ETI Cohesio

Less than one year after the installation of its first ETI converting line, Teraoka, a South African provider of direct thermal pressure sensitive labels, has acquired a second ETI Cohesio for its Johannesburg’s plant.

The Cohesio is an in-line silicone and adhesive coating equipment to manufacture pressure sensitive labels.

According to Teraoka, the savings on PS material made during the previous year, as well as the reliability of the ETI equipment, more than justify such an investment.

The vertical integration of the PS manufacturing operation at label printer’s houses is the vision of Francois Bayzelon, president of ETI Converting Equipment. Mr Frank Smart, CEO of Teraoka and Mr Albe Naude, managing director, are both sharing this vision to achieve cost reduction objectives. All of them are convinced that this vision represents the future of the pressure sensitive label market.

During the past years, more than sixty Cohesio were sold worldwide, on five continents.