Dynamic growth at flexible packaging company Multisac SA has seen the firm expand its production capacity with new equipment from Koenig & Bauer.
Following investment in the state-of-the-art Evo XD press, Multisac SA general manager Mehdi Iraqi, said: “We are convinced that Koenig & Bauer is the ideal partner to help us meet the high expectations we have of ourselves. The outstanding technology that the Evo XD offers will enable us to set new standards for the packaging segment.”
Founded in 2006, Multisac SA has grown to become a leading company in North Africa, producing almost one million units of flexible packaging every day, exporting to 21 countries.
More than 700 employees provide the company’s customers with support through all process steps, from the initial idea to a finished product.
Stefano Paiano, regional sales director of Koenig & Baeur Flexotecnica, said: “The cooperation between our two companies has been very professional and has a solid basis in trust. Multisac guarantees its customers quality and no delays – and that is precisely what the Evo XD allows us to offer.”
The CI flexo press from the Evo XD series is suitable for using solvent- and/or water-based inks to print a broad range of substrates, with production speeds of up to 500m/ min possible.
User-friendly register control system REGI_Touch minimises start-up waste, and all important automation and operating functions are integrated into the new touchscreen to facilitate intuitive machine learning and operation.
Luigi Magliocchi, CEO of Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica, added: “We are on a very good course with our machines. Our technology, the quality of our products and our professionalism are highly regarded around the world.”
With more than 200 years of experience, Koenig & Bauer is the oldest printing press manufacturer in the world with a portfolio ranging from banknotes, board, film, metal and glass packaging and includes book, display, coding, decor, magazine, advertising and newspaper printing. The company generated annual sales of €1.029 billion in the financial year for 2020, cementing its place as a market leader in the industry.