UK – Swanline Group, a supplier of specialist printed packaging and point-of-sale displays, has invested in two new machines from BOBST to boost operations.
This investment in extra machinery will help Swanline to offer flexible, trade-only print and conversion services in the UK.
The two new BOBST machines include a BOBST EXPERTFOLD 165 A2 folder-gluer and a VISIONCUT 1.6 PR die-cutter. Both have been installed at Swanline’s centrally located site in Staffordshire, UK.
Swanline managing director Richard Towers said: “We have worked with BOBST for over a decade and the acquisition of this new machinery is the latest chapter in a long-standing and mutually beneficial partnership.”
Swanline intends to help meet the demand for its corrugated packaging solutions with the addition of these new machines.
The EXPERTFOLD 165 offers exceptional reliability and folding precision and is ideally suited to the demands of modern high-speed, high-output packing lines.
It is also effective at producing complicated packaging designs, which will enable Swanline to offer its customers even greater freedom for innovation and creativity.
Meanwhile, the robust VISIONCUT 1.6 PR is a flat-bed die-cutting machine delivering flexibility, quality and the lowest total cost of ownership of any machine in its class.
Able to accommodate most substrates as well as both long and short runs, it also benefits from a small footprint and supports a range of peripherals, simplifying its integration into existing production lines.
Swanline has opted for the PR version which incorporates BOBST POWER REGISTER, a state-of-the-art system that delivers unrivaled print-to-cut accuracy.
Swanline production manager Dave Salt added: “To offer Swanline customers the very best solutions, we know it’s important to continually invest in the very best processing, printing and conversion technology.
“BOBST gives us access to this caliber of equipment along with a robust service network, which is an equally important consideration in our purchasing decisions.”
Swanline’s latest investments complement an existing plant list that already includes a BOBST FOLIOSTAR 165 MATIC sheet-to-sheet laminator and a previously purchased BOBST VISIONCUT 1.6 complete with BOBST’s POWER REGISTER® system for unequaled print-to-cut accuracy, even on litho-laminated board.
Last month, Bobst provided UVbiz, the packaging division of Indian food company MB Industries with MASTER M6 label press to boost printing capabilities in India.
The press is said to enable high-quality printing of labels, shrink-sleeves, and flexible packaging. It also has advanced automation features for rapid production and efficient workflow along with increased decorative choices.
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