SPGPrints unveils Marble RSI IV for efficient label production 

BAECELONA – SPGPrints has launched its Marble RSI IV rotary screen-printing unit at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, marking the first public demonstration of this technology at stand 3G14. 

According to company details, the unit targets industrial label production with a focus on cost reduction and ease of use. 

It features a modular and compact design that supports print widths from 10 to 26 inches and speeds up to 125 meters per minute. 

These specifications match those of the previous RSI III model while adding automated ink controls and Industry 4.0 connectivity for integration with manufacturing execution systems and enterprise resource planning software.

Tom Overgoor, product manager at SPGPrints, stated that Marble addresses current production needs by making high-end features more accessible. 

The technology enables applications like opaque whites, tactile effects, braille, and RFID embedding at lower entry costs, which could appeal to print houses seeking operational savings estimated in the range of 20-30% for setup and maintenance, based on internal projections.

In a parallel development, ABG has partnered with Gietz to incorporate the ROFO 450 Eco hot foil stamping module into its finishing lineup, expanding options for embellished labels. 

A report by industry observers notes that the module delivers a stamping area up to 24 inches, a force of 100 tons, and speeds of 22,000 strokes per hour at 120 meters per minute. 

Gietz also offers a Plus version for enhanced performance and a wider 570 model for larger webs. 

Visitors can observe the ROFO 450 Eco in action at Gietz’s stand 4D26, where it produces a multi-step embellished label, including foil application and embossing on a premium vodka design using prismatic relief and texture effects.

Hansjörg Gietz, managing director of the family-owned company founded in 1892, explained in a statement that the collaboration maintains independence for both firms while providing tailored machinery solutions. 

ABG’s integration of this module follows its recent introduction of the DigiLase laser finishing system, which uses dual beams to double cutting speeds and improve efficiency in digital processes, as demonstrated live at the event.

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