At the end of last year, Vision Foods & Packaging in Lahore took delivery of a six colour Rapida 106 with coater and extended delivery. With the installation of this highly automated sheetfed offset press for the 3b format, the company has significantly expanded its print capacity, just five years after its founding. The high-end Rapida has enabled the company to realise its vision of becoming one of the leading packaging producers in the region. The Rapida 106 prints at speeds up to 18,000 sheets per hour and incorporates numerous technical features geared to board handling.
To facilitate the efficient processing of heavier substrates, the press has been raised by 675mm to allow for higher piles. The equipment list includes automatic plate changing, inking unit temperature control, EasyClean ink ducts and CleanTronic washing systems. Modern technological solutions, a high level of automation and the availability of fast local support from the service specialists at Koenig & Bauer sales partner Imprint Packaging Solutions were key arguments in favour of the Rapida 106 Ch Zulfiqar Ali, group CEO of Vision Packaging & Expert Advertising, said: “We have drawn up ambitious plans, including a new production facility with new packaging lines.” Implementation will enable the company to increase its share of the folding carton market. Vision Foods & Packaging already operates around the clock in three shifts. Typical run lengths lie between 10 and 30,000 sheets. Certification to ISO 9001 has been completed successfully.