PACKAGING GRAPHICS, LLC. installs the World's first ManRoland 40 inch 17-Unit Printing Press
Pawtucket, RI February 4, 2009--- Packaging Graphics, a division of The MATLET Group, has installed a manroland R700 Ultima Press, the first 17-unit, 40 inch sheet fed press ever built.
Most noteworthy is the fact that the press is equipped with an in-line foiler. This ground breaking technology positions Packaging Graphics as the only packaging company in the US with the ability to apply foil at press speeds. In addition, the press prints up to ten-colors, and is equipped with a perfector, interstation UV lamps and multiple coating units, allowing Packaging Graphics to spot blister, provide multiple coatings per form, and to split coatings by product line.
“With the 17-unit press, we are able to eliminate passes, reduce make ready times by 75%, and apply foil in-line seamlessly at press speed” said Nick Carafa, president of Packaging Graphics. “We equipped the press with multiple coating units and integrated the console directly into our pre-press. The configuration of this press exemplifies the versatility necessary to exceed our client’s present and future expectations.”
Packaging Graphics has also created a secured area on the plant floor to house the 127 foot press. A security curtain, which runs from floor to ceiling has been installed around the entire press, enabling the company to maintain confidentiality when producing packaging for new product launches. The addition of this state of the art press demonstrates Packaging Graphics’ commitment to providing our customers with innovations that will fuel cost reductions, outstanding graphics and faster time to market.
About Packaging Graphics
Packaging Graphics produces blister cards, folded carton packaging and thermoforming at its 300,000 square foot facility located in Pawtucket, RI. The company is a division of The MATLET Group, a full service commercial printing & fulfillment company with four facilities in the United States, including Acme Printing Company and TMG Logistics in Wilmington, MA; Packaging Graphics in Pawtucket, RI; Central Florida Press in Orlando, FL; and NOVA Marketing Services in St. Louis, MO. The MATLET Group is a certified Minority Business Enterprise and a Corporate Plus® member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
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