UAE-based Sidra Printing Press has invested in a AED2m ($540m) turnkey solution from Vinsak to target the labelling market.
A 5-colour Flexoline 330 flexo press enables the company to print on paper, self-adhesive paper and carton boards.
Managing director Joji Joseph told Packaging MEA that he expects strong demand for labels to enable the firm to gain returns “very soon”.
“Yes the market for labels and labelling is quite competitive,” he said.
“The entire flexo line and converting supplied by Vinsak is running well and we have regular jobs. We are confident that this new venture would give us dividends very soon as labels is a product with demand.”
Vinsak Managing Director Ranesh Bajaj said that Sharjah-based Al Sidra is his company’s first customer for the Lombardi press.
The Flexoline 330 has a maximum printing width of 330mm and can print in five colours on widths from 8” to 24”. Its infeed and rewinder rollers are both servo driven.
Al Sidra has also installed a Vinsak LFD 450 flatbed die-cutter with a width of 350mm.
Joseph said the machine offered exceptional return on investment along with a low setup cost, fast implementation, fast and high-quality label production, and prompt support.