Emsur Saymopack upgrades to latest Esko platemaking technology

The investment will improve the quality, allow shorter lead times and greater flexibility.

The official unveiling of the new Esko CDI Crystal 4835 XPS was attended by Daniel Carreño, CEO of Grupo Lantero and Jose Antonio Herráez, general manager of Emsur.

The official unveiling of the new Esko CDI Crystal 4835 XPS was attended by Daniel Carreño, CEO of Grupo Lantero and Jose Antonio Herráez, general manager of Emsur.

Emsur Saymopack has installed the latest generation Esko equipment at its Valencia, Spain production plant, including the combination of CDI Crystal, XPS Crystal and Print Control Wizard, to increase the quality and consistency of its flexo plates.

This investment is expected to improve the quality of Emsur's products and allow it to offer shorter lead times and greater flexibility to meet the needs of its customers.

The new installation allows the calibration of all print media without altering the daily workflow.

José Herráez, general director of Emsur, said: ‘This new facility is a testimony to our commitment to the Emsur Saymopack business, which is very committed to customer service, sustainability and innovation. The capacity to increase quality and consistency while improving lead times is a significant achievement. I am proud of the Emsur team for leading this project and look forward to seeing the benefits it will bring to our customers and the environment.’

Olivier Gobin, director of Emsur Saymopack, added: ‘The incorporation of this Esko equipment reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in our production processes. We are very pleased to see how this technology will further enhance our ability to deliver the highest quality products to our customers.’

Alejandro García de Viedma, technical director of Emsur, commented: ‘This new system increases our response capacity, allowing us to be more flexible in the market and adapt to the changing needs of our customers. It is a big step forward for our Valencia plant.’