Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of the Barry-Wehmiller Converting Solutions Platform, has acquired RDP Marathon and IPT Digital, expanding its offering to include digital printing technology.
RDP Marathon provides contract design and manufacturing services for a variety of high mix, low volume industrial applications. IPT Digital is a digital inkjet systems specialist.
Through a partnership with IPT Digital, RDP Marathon has established a division dedicated to digital printing, offering the JFlex870 and JFlex1700 digital label conversion systems. Based on four-colour Memjet drop-on-demand thermal inkjet technology, these systems turn existing presses into a high-speed digital printing platform. The result is inkjet printing at 84m/min, 220mm-wide at a resolution of 1600 x 1375dpi. 152m/min can be achieved at a lower resolution. JFlex1700 allows the option to duplex print and print at a width of 220-430mm.
PCMC specialises in the design and manufacture of converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens and package printing industries worldwide. Its product offering includes rewinding, laminating, printing, embossing, perforating and packaging equipment for tissue and towels; folding and converting machines; and a complete range of flexographic printing presses and laser anilox cleaners, serving the flexible packaging, prime label and carton converting industries.
PCMC identified adding inkjet technology to its portfolio as accelerating the company’s growth in current markets and supporting expansion into new markets, particularly folding cartons.
PCMC president Stan Blakney said, ‘We’re eager to have RDP Marathon and IPT Digital join the PCMC family. As we look to augment our print business, their expertise will enable us to quickly break into new markets and diversify our product portfolio.
‘Digital printing continues to experience substantial growth, and we’re excited to enter into that market through this acquisition.’
Bob Chapman, chairman and CEO at Barry-Wehmiller, added, ‘We are thrilled to partner with RDP Marathon and IPT Digital, as this investment highlights our commitment to advancing the technology and service we can provide for current and future customers, while cultivating our unique culture of care and collaboration.’
