Jebel Ali-based YESS Packaging has invested in a Prati Saturn machine for label converting purchased from Prati’s regional dealer Printech Middle East.
The purchase complements an investment last year in a Gallus EM 280 8-colour flexo press with inline coldfoil, lamination and other allied state-of-the-art accessories.
YESS Packaging managing partners Shankar M and Sandeep Kumar told Packaging MEA that the company is “focusing towards labels for cosmetic, lube, retail as well as industrial applications”.
Although a new entrant in labels, facing “stiff competition” in the segment, the company is aiming for 15–20% growth in 2014, they said.
“We see that the 2020 [Dubai World] Expo is yet to have any impact in the packaging sector but the sentiments are high,” they added.
The installation and startup of the new Prati Saturn had been facilitated by assistance from the distributor Printech ME, they said.
“I am happy with the machine and as well the service from Printech,” said Shankar.
“I had couple of small issues, the technicians were in my place in hours to sort the issue.”
He added that he would be happy to recommend the machine to other label manufacturers.
“I am already doing so – but my concern on the lighter side is that I do not want to fuel my competition also to fight with me,” he added.
“My expectation out of this machine is to offer consistent good finished product to my customers, and I certainly believe that it is doing the job so far.”