Nairobi-based Polyflex Industries Ltd, which produces flexible packaging and blown films, has continued its relationship with Italy-based Bielloni Converting with the purchase of a 10-colour SLV central impression (CI) press, says director Pritesh Shah.
“The specialty about this state-of-the-art machine from Italy is that it comprises a fully integrated gearless technology,” he told Packaging MEA.
“It can print 1.2m flexible stock with an automatic viscosity control system. We went for all our machines recently with Bielloni Converting because of our excellent business relationship.
“We have no local service support but since we have a very good relationship with the president of Bielloni Converting, we preferred to buy from him.
“If there are any spare requirements or anything it is dispatched immediately. At the moment, with the technology coming in, internet support can be downloaded from anywhere.”
The firm started off with a 2-colour Polygraph press from India, followed by a similar 4-colour press and then a 6-colour press from Taiwan.
“In 2000 we got our first 6-colour CI flexo press and later four years ago we got out first 8-colour Axsa 8 SLV CI flexo press from Bielloni,” added Shah.
Production started this year on the new 10-colour press, he said.