Three Spanish converters install MPS presses

Dutch press manufacturer MPS has announced three recent installations in Spain, at Gráficas Varias, Relieves Egara and Bacigalupe.

Gráficas Varias was founded by Varias Bou in 1918 in Sant Sadurni d´Anoia, in the heart of the Cava region, and specializes in producing labels for the Cava and wine sectors as well as other beverages.

Josep Varias, general manager and grandchild of the company’s founder, said: ‘We are constantly testing many machine types and observing technologies worldwide. It was obvious, after our recent series of testing, that the MPS print quality is very good and easy to achieve; furthermore it has an unbelievably high productivity. During tests at MPS, we were using several materials including mono films. The change over times and material waste were beyond our expectations.’

Relieves Egara, founded in 1947, specializes in self-adhesive labels for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Josep Garmundi, general director, commented: ‘We decided on MPS because we need the highest flexo print quality possible. Next to that we often use combination printing with rotary screen. It is known that a MPS press delivers our required outstanding quality as well as productivity, while using combination printing flexo-screen.’

Bacigalupe, a family business founded in 1970, specializes in wine and liquor labels. Mr Bacigalupe, managing director, said: ‘We tested MPS technology for the first time five years ago. We are happy and proud to have installed the first MPS press. The machine will be focused on very high quality labels including embossing and hot foil specialities.’

Pictured: An operator at Bacigalupe is trained on the MPS press

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