UK converter installs 6-color Webflex from Focus

UK Labels Ltd, based in Oldbury, West Midlands, has recently installed a 6-color Webflex 330 press, manufactured by Focus Label Machinery.

Already well established in the production of blank labels, laser sheets and printing in both roll and sheet formats, UK Labels now intends to raise its profile in even higher quality multi-color label printing..

Andy Stokes, production manager of UK Labels, commented: ‘Even in the present economic climate we are seeing greater demand for our wide range of products and in particular, multi-color work. This increase in demand has forced us to look at the purchase of new equipment and we chose the Webflex as the best combination of high quality machinery, together with flexibility and cost effectiveness. The installation of the 6-color Webflex allows us to further strengthen our position in the label marketplace in the UK, across Europe and Scandinavia and into the Middle East.

‘Focus Label Machinery has assisted us in providing support and training for our staff to ensure the installation is as smooth as possible. We look forward to working closely with Focus in the future and have benefited from its modern training facilities and friendly and supportive staff.’

The newly installed press has been specified to handle many different substrates, ranging from unsupported films, to labelstock and carton board. The modular design incorporates closed-loop tension unwind, six print stations, with Rapid Change Cartridge system, three rotary dies stations, laminating, slitting/pacing unit, rotary sheeter station and rewind.

Focus director David Lee added: ‘During recent months, the credit crisis has made the purchase of capital equipment increasingly difficult in the UK, so we are particularly pleased that UK Labels has bucked the trend and invested in the Focus Webflex press.’  

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