Natalii's Nilpeter upgrade doubles production capacity

Natalii, one of Poland’s leading label manufacturers, has upgraded its Nilpeter FA-17 flexo press to increase production speed and efficiency. With the investment, the company aims to deliver high-quality labels and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Natalii was founded in 1985 in Poland. Focusing on innovation and quality, the company has clients in key sectors such as food processing, cosmetics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Today, many of its products are exported to other EU countries.

Nilpeter and Natalii have enjoyed a close collaboration for many years. Their oldest Nilpeter press, an FA-2500, was installed in 2000 and is still operational today. In total, Natalii currently operates 10 Nilpeter presses.

The primary objective of the recent upgrade was to increase the operational speed of the FA-17 press, which previously operated at 50-55 meters per minute for this specific heat-shrink-sleeve job. By integrating an additional drying unit, the press now features two drying units, facilitating more efficient and rapid drying of water-based adhesives and varnishes. Following the upgrade installation, the end customer has approved the new shrink-sleeve job running at 120 m/min, confirming accurate positioning and effective drying of the water-based adhesive on plastic cups.

This enhancement required meticulous modifications, including extending the machine's length, reconfiguring the entire piping system, upgrading electrical panels, and adapting the existing UV system. Despite the complexity of these tasks, a dedicated team of three Nilpeter technicians from Denmark completed the project within a week.
Additionally, the FA-17 at Natalii, being the 10th press, received a comprehensive software update. This upgrade to the latest Nilpeter software version introduces advanced automation features, further optimizing Natalii's flexo printing operations.

The success of this project highlights the strong partnership between Natalii and Nilpeter. Natalii's owner, Artur Nowaczyk, shared his satisfaction: 'This investment is an important step in ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the industry with the best possible technology. Nilpeter listens to our needs and works closely with us to develop equipment that helps us improve efficiency while maintaining the high quality our customers expect. This upgrade is a great example of how to push our production capabilities forward together – and the equipment works perfectly.'