Uruguayan converter Imprimex installs Xeikon 3050 digital press

Founded in 1978, Imprimex serves clients in the food, beverage, cosmetics, editorial and advertising industries both in Uruguay and abroad.

‘The new Xeikon 3050 digital press will support our new sales channel in the area of short-run folding boxes, for products with high quality and safety demands such as those required by the pharmaceutical industry,’ said Horacio Rey Lottermoser, CEO of Imprimex. ‘Our strategy is to provide an answer to the international market trends. We want our clients to be able to count on a supplier that is capable of creating products like the ones developed in the most competitive markets worldwide. In Xeikon, we found a strategic partner that will help us to produce new and innovative products on the Xeikon 3050 press.’

Filip Weymans, director segment marketing labels and packaging at Xeikon, added: ‘The integration of the Xeikon 3050 press into Imprimex’ digital printing capacity will consolidate its position as leading supplier in the packaging and label market in Uruguay. And it will contribute in the fulfillment of its mission to provide quality products, with a continuous improvement in the processes through the development of innovative ideas that meet the needs of its clients.’

The choice of Xeikon’s 3050 model was based on the print width (516mm/20in) of the press, and on the versatility for a diverse range of applications in the packaging market. ‘Thanks to its configuration (full rotary printing with variable repeat length) and print width, we can make better use of different formats and create more cost-effective price settings,’ said Horacio Rey. ‘A new feature we highlight is the security printing possibility, which is very much sought for the authentication of original products. For us, it will be the ideal complement that will allow us to continue innovating and developing new products.’

The Xeikon 3050 press that was installed recently at the 28,500 square feet headquarters of Imprimex in Montevideo has a variable print width of 250mm/9.8in to 516mm/20in and prints with speeds of up to 9.6m/min or 31.5 ft/min to work with maximum volumes of 974.16 square feet per hour. ‘This productivity level promises a fast return-on-investment and an additional production capacity to support our future growth strategy,’ concluded Horacio Rey.