Printer in Peru buys Performance Series P5

The Performance Series P5 will be the second narrow web label press for the Lima facility, which began its converting business by producing labels for its locally produced agro-industrial products. Fibrafil has since invested in additional presses and support equipment including a rewinder, plate mounter and anilox cleaning system.

Sold through local Mark Andy distributor Ferrostaal Peru, this is the first Performance Series press to be sold into the Latin American country.

The Performance Series P5 sold to Fibrafil is a high-efficiency narrow web flexo press that will be used to produce labels to meet growing demand in the region.

The 17in (430mm) UV/water-based combination press is equipped with nine print stations, chilled impression rolls, pre-register, auto-register and Quick Change Die Cut die station. Rail mounted accessories include a web turnbar, cold foil and CT lamination capabilities.

Intended to primarily support pressure-sensitive label production, the machine is also capable of running PET materials at speeds up to 750ft/m (230m/min).

Nicolas Zaidan, general manager at Grupo Fibrafil, said: ‘The Mark Andy Performance Series impressed us with its expansive capabilities and waste savings. We are proud to have the first Performance Series press in Peru and believe this investment will help us meet the quick turnaround requirements of our customers, while also allowing us additional capacity to further expand our business.’