CV Labels’ Bob Veitch (left) with Paul Macdonald of Mark Andy UK and the Digital One press
As part of a major investment programme in technology and a new extension at its headquarters in Irvine, Scotland, CV Labels has installed a Mark Andy Digital One press, the first in the UK.
The company entered into the pharma market in 2008 following a major decline in Scotland’s electronics sector, which took manufacturing to Eastern Europe and Asia. The decision to move into digital print was largely prompted by the ever-shortening run lengths that CV Labels is experiencing, with some jobs requiring as few as 100-200m of substrate.
Co-founder and owner Robert Veitch commented, ‘Our plan is to double our sales by 2022, which is why we have just added a new 7000sq/ft production hall dedicated to digital print – it will complement the three flexo presses we have. Moving into pharma requires strict GMP processes, where safety and security are paramount – that’s why we are certified to PS9000 with 100% inspection processes.’
With customers requiring quality digital labels for pharma, the servo driven dry toner-based press is designed to offer high quality at an entry-level investment. Its 330mm web width can handle a variety of substrates, without the need to use the full web width, and prints CMYK at 1200dpi at speeds up to 19m/min. The flexo station can add spot colour, varnishing, laminating, or cold foil, before die cutting and slitting.
To date the company has run PP, standard label papers and light card through the press on run lengths from 30 to 900m. Most recently, PP with a metallised backing has been in use. ‘We have an increased capability, and our MIS software gives us a hands-on view of costings, which takes all the guesswork out of job planning,’ concluded Mr Veitch.
