Allen Datagraph appoints Raal as Argentina distributor

Allen Datagraph Systems (ADSI), a US-based manufacturer of digital printing and converting systems, has appointed Buenos Aires, Argentina-based label converter Artes Gráficas Raal as its distributor for the iTech Axxis digital label printer and finisher. As well as Argentina, the distribution deal covers Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The iTech Axxis Digital Label System is comprised of both the iTech Axxis Digital Label Printer, a high-resolution roll-fed CMYK Epson print engine featuring variable-droplet technology, and the iTech Axxis Digital Label Finisher that laminates, integrates die-less die-cutting, and both strips and rewinds the label.

With a wide variety of available substrates – paper, polyester and polypropylene – the system can print labels of any shape and size on substrate widths from 4 inches (102mm) to 8.5 inches (216mm) in rolls with a maximum outside diameter of 11 inches (280mm).

Gustavo Alterman, general manager of Artes Gráficas Raal, told L&L: ‘These machines are suited to label converters looking for a solution for short run work as well as end users – such as automotive terminals and home appliance manufacturers – who require just-in-time production.

‘These companies often need short runs of labels with multiple changes of color and size. The iTech Axxis Digital Label System eliminates the costs involved in multiple job changes and allows the independent production of self-adhesive labels.’

In L&L issue 3 2012, you can read about Artes Gráficas Raal partnering with Grupo Ravi to create a dedicated label converting operation in Bolivia.

Pictured: Gustavo Alterman, general manager of Argentine converter Artes Gráficas Raal, with the iTech Axxis Digital Label Finisher from Allen Datagraph

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