Platinum Packaging embraces innovation with BOBST oneECG disruptive technology

KENYA – Platinum Packaging has implemented two highly automated BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses equipped with OneECG technology.

This strategic investment aims to optimize the production floor and operations of the Kenyan flexible packaging specialist.

Based in Nairobi, Platinum Packaging Ltd provides tailor-made solutions for all flexible packaging and labeling requirements.

As a leading packaging manufacturer in the Eastern and Central African region, the company serves brand owners in various sectors, including fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), agrochemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, and construction industries.

With an annual production capacity of 580 tonnes, Platinum Packaging continually adapts to meet evolving packaging demands.

Established in 2019, Platinum Packaging initially focused solely on gravure printing, utilizing advanced machinery such as the BOBST NOVA RS 5003 press and the NOVALAM S 550 solventless laminator.

However, a fire in 2022 caused significant damage to their facility, prompting the company to reassess its operations and pursue innovative strategies.

This included expanding its partnership with BOBST to incorporate two new MASTER M6 inline flexo presses equipped with OneECG and DigiFlexo automation.

“The fire allowed us to rethink our approach and introduce more BOBST technology to address some of our major pain points, mainly long setup times due to color matching, high levels of setup waste, and slow speed to market,” said CEO Hasit Patel.

“The introduction of the MASTER M6 presses has been instrumental in improving our efficiency for short runs, optimizing our wide web and gravure presses for more extensive runs, and ensuring uniformity across all our output. This final piece of the puzzle has truly augmented the capacity of the other presses,” Patel explained.

Integrating the MASTER M6 presses with existing machinery has significantly enhanced Platinum Packaging’s production capabilities.

The introduction of BOBST OneECG (Extended Color Gamut) technology has been critical, leading to notable increases in efficiency and flexibility, high-quality print results, faster job transitions, and enhanced prepress efficiency.

OneECG technology digitalizes color matching with an extended color gamut, reducing the need for costly and often wasteful spot inks, making color reproduction consistent and repeatable.

“Thanks to OneECG, we’ve achieved great improvements in productivity, reductions in downtime, and significant savings on waste of materials and time,” Patel explained.

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