Etirama inaugurates new factory and launches press

Brazilian press manufacturer Etirama hosted an open house in December to inaugurate its new 3,000 square meter plant located 100km from Sao Paulo, writes James Quirk.

The event also marked the launch of the company’s SuperPrint modular flexo press.

Some 150 people were in attendance, including the directors of Netherlands-based press manufacturer MPS; Eduardo Chede, president of Brazilian label association ABIEA; government representatives and label converter customers from all over Brazil.

The SuperPrint press’ modularity allows it to be equipped from two to ten colors, while web widths of both 250mm and 350mm are available. The machine, which is equipped with components from international brands such as BST and UV Ray, is said by Etirama to be aimed at the European market.

Despite a partnership between Etirama and MPS, which began in 2008, the new press has been developed exclusively by the Brazilian manufacturer, with the MPS directors present at the open house in a purely supportive capacity. 

‘The SuperPrint is ideal for the production of adhesive labels and its main feature is fast and economical set-up,’ said Ronnie Schröter, Etirama’s commercial director. ‘A 6-color job can be set up with only 18 meters of material and in just 10 minutes.’

Of the new factory, Schröter commented: ‘Relocation to the new facility will strengthen our operations – it’s a modern and optimized space which will add more value to products and services.’

Etirama’s new factory has the capacity to produce 144 presses a year. The company employs 85 people.

Pictured: Etirama’s new 3,000 sqm factory outside Sao Paulo

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