Two Xerox lines are now up and running at Qualvis Print & Packaging
In a world first, Leicester-based Qualvis Print & Packaging has installed two Xerox presses expanding into digitally printed folding cartons, aimed at the food, cosmetics and confectionery markets.
The investment, totalling over £2 million, features an iGen 4 sheetfed digital press and an iGen5 automated line. The presses can print on board up to 610 microns in thickness, at a maximum sheet size of 364 x 660 mm. Both include inline Tresu Pinta coating units and a Kama DC 76 cut and crease line, offering the same finishing effects and varnish levels as the company’s litho department.
Managing director, Jason Short, said, ‘We spent 18 months researching the best match for our needs and the two Xerox digital presses are ideal. As a leading print and packaging business, we are seeing diminishing run lengths and increasing demand for innovation from our customers, including personalisation and localisation. Brands and retailers are looking for variety and having the ability to produce quick-to-market packaging is essential.’
In addition, Qualvis can also provide a host of software, e-commerce and technology solutions to complement digital packaging production, as well as the personalised fulfilment of cartons with product. Part of this offering also includes video integration technology, allowing brands and retailers to engage their customers with enticing interactions via the packaged product and being able to direct further marketing campaigns to them as a result of data capture. ‘Another world’s first,’ added Mr Short.
Both digital packaging lines were supplied by Advanced Business Equipment Ltd, which project managed the entire build and installation in less than 10 weeks.
