Future Pack, a division of ENPI Group, has installed two Omet narrow web flexo presses for the self-adhesive, wrap around, shrink sleeve and tag printing segments.
The company said it picked the presses as innovative, high-technology machines that can offer short setup times, reduced waste and top-level register controls.
A first 10-colour XFlex X6 430mm was installed in October 2012, said Future Pack managing director Chinna Durai.
“We have already had good savings on the makeready time and in process waste,” he said.
“We have also seen worthy improvement in productivity compared to the gear presses we have always worked with. We are planning to use this first XFlex for short and medium job runs and to make good use of its fully automated registration, quick setup times and job changeover.
“This will help us increase savings of wastage and time and stay competitive in today’s market. The XFlex will be used also for printing wraparound labels and shrink sleeves taking full advantage of its features of high speed and productivity.”
The company is adding an Omet 10-colour XFlex X6 530, to be installed in May 2013, and a full-colour digital press with inline finishing. The two machines are expected to raise Future Pack’s print capacity by 20% in 2013.
General manager Gopalan Nair said the UAE market is booming after a short slowdown.
“The UAE attracts international investors through its modern infrastructure and the safety and security it offers the business community. Keeping in line with the market growth, ENPI Group and Future Pack will maintain their expansion pace.”
Due to its emphasis on exports, Future Pack aims for streamlined internal processes and to follow strict procedures to meet international standards in health, safety, security and quality, said the firm.