COVERIS is investing over £3 million in a new flexo press and conversion infrastructure at its HD print hub in Burnley, to meet growing demand for next generation flexible print quality.
The new press is optimised with 100% inspection camera system for runs of up to 500m/min. Equipped with automated setup, changeover, drying and wash-up technologies, Coveris said the new ‘ultra-lean’ press fully supports the firm’s vision of No Waste, delivering a 10% reduction in energy as well as material, make-ready and ink savings.
Increasing Burnley’s HD print capacity by over 25%, the press is currently being installed and is expected to be fully operational by September 2024.
Speciality conversion capabilities are also being expanded as part of the investment plans to support growth of barrier and paper films for bakery, confectionery and fresh food film markets. R&D is also being channelled into next-gen plate technology alongside Coveris’ graphics service partner, Rivendell.
Steven Hinchly, MD of Coveris’ UK flexibles business, said, “Having just received our recent FIA UK wins, timing could not be better to announce our plans to expand our award-winning HD print offer. This latest investment allows us to deliver leading quality, more efficiently and sustainably than ever before for our customers, whilst also future-proofing our business for further expansion into new and existing markets through our commitment to best-in-class print.”
