(L-R) Harrie Steenbergen (ABG bv), André Klinkow (ABG bv), Roger Gehrke (RAKO), Andreas Böhm (RAKO), Adrian Tippenhauer (RAKO) and Mike Burton (ABG International Ltd).
Coinciding with its large order of digital presses, Rako-Group put in a bulk order for 10 finishing machines from AB Graphic International at Labelexpo in Brussels.
This consisted of several Digicon Series 3 digital converting machines, a second Digicon 3000 converting machine with a web width of 765 mm, as well as a Vectra turret rewinder and an SRI converting machine.
According to Roger Gehrke, responsible for the digital printing division, Rako had been very impressed with the company’s first Digicon Series 3 after extensive testing since it was installed earlier this year. The machine’s high degree of automation has led to a considerable reduction in makeready times. He said, ‘AB Graphic is a reliable partner which offers a worldwide service suitable for our foreign subsidiaries. As we expand the digital printing in our business steadily, we are putting increased emphasis on the high quality requirements of our customers regarding finishing.’
‘Higher value orders highlights a growing trend amongst our customers to spend more on our automation modules to reduce on costly makeready times,’ said Tony Bell, ABG’s sales director. ‘We are delighted with this order as it reflects the strong relationship we have developed with Rako over the years. This was also not the only order we received at Labelexpo for multiple machines.’
