Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Division business unit Engineered Films has completed another “multi-million euro” investment in two new Comexi F2 high-speed printing presses for its manufacturing locations at Flexoplast in Harlingen, the Netherlands and at Wentus in Höxter, Germany.
According to the company, the new presses allow the two businesses to offer increased capacity, along with greater manufacturing efficiency and flexibility, to their existing blue-chip customer base and potential new customers seeking the top quality printed film laminates product range produced by Flexoplast and Wentus.
Clondalkin Group companies Flexoplast and Wentus specialise in blown and cast extrusion, printing and laminating, and produce up to seven layer laminates printed in up to eight colours and numerous finishes.
The expansion in production capacity will enable further growth in key market segments including pre-packers and fresh food, frozen food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
“The Comexi F2 Flexographic printing presses are state-of-the-art machines enabling high definition printing that achieves excellent colour quality and vibrant images, to enhance our customers’ brands and product shelf space impacts,” says Engineered Films managing director Jeroen van der Meer.
“These enhancements are increasingly important for our customers as packaging convenience and presentation quality are key differentiators, as customer buying behaviour is strongly influenced by the efficiency and feel and look of packaging.”
