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June 11, 2020
In less than two decades, Reflex Labels has grown to nearly 20 locations across the UK with the stated goal of providing the highest quality labels in Britain. But tucked into a former warehouse space in its
January 21, 2020
Netherlands based label converter, Zolemba BV, has installed a Martin Automatic MBS unwind splicer to improve productivity at its plant in Haaksbergen. The MBS non-stop unit, which is fitted to a 530mm converting line that has two flexo print stations and two die cutting units, has made a significant difference to machine downtime for roll changes with the line typically running at 120m/min.
December 10, 2019
German printing company, Kolbe-Coloco Spezialdruck GmbH has fitted Martin Automatic non-stop unwind/splice and rewind units to its two Gallus RCS 430 narrow web combination presses. The company is known for roll labels, sales folders, brochures, special-effect cards and unusual 3D advertising material for point of sale in the sheet fed and roll to roll printing sectors. The company, which is now part of the Hamburg based H O Persiehl Group, is located in Versmold near Hanover. Main markets for self-adhesive labels include spices, smoothies, and meat, with The Netherlands, France, and Switzerland making up the largest part of the company's export business.
October 16, 2019
Leading US manufacturer and supplier of unwind/splice and rewind technology to the narrow web market, Martin Automatic, has introduced Airnertia roller technology to label converters at the Brussels expo. Originally developed for transporting wide web, low basis weight materials, Airnertia rollers utilise an ultra-thin carbon fibre shell riding on a cushion of air. Ideal for low tension and high-speed processes, this extremely low-inertia roller technology has found application in narrow web converting, specifically in intermittent motion processes that require the web to stop and start quickly.
February 15, 2019
To the beat of Indian drums and a performance by Malaysian traditional dancers and a Chinese Lion troupe, IPP (Interpress Printers), the joint-venture company that is now part of leading ASEAN business undertaking SCG Packaging, opened its new greenfield factory facility in Klang, Selangor Danul Ehsan, Malaysia on 15th February. The occasion was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the attendance of honoured guests including Mr H E Narong Sasitorn, the Thailand Ambassador for Malaysia, Mr Ong Kian Ming, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Mr Tanawong Areeratcharkul, the President of SCG Packaging Business & IPP BOD Chairman, as well as Mrs Sarah Casanova, the CEO & President of McDonald's Japan.
February 12, 2019
The Robinette Company has a history dating back to 1938 when it was supplying paper bags to the flour and corn millers of the eastern USA. Judge Robinette, the founder, eventually sold out to Stone Container in 1985. Two years later, son Joe, the present owner, re-founded The Robinette Company in Bristol, TN, to print roll paper for the milling industry, primarily for 'form-fill-seal' machines.
At the recently concluded Labelexpo in Brussels, Martin introduced a new feature to its MBS line of automatic butt splicers. The MBS is now available with a laser assist package to help the operator position the second-side tape with greater accuracy. For more information on the laser assist feature and other Martin products, please contact your Martin representative.
