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manager at Kurz. “We have developed various digital finishing systems that cater for the different equipment and order structure of print shops.” The DM-Liner UV-Ink can be combined with digi-
tal or offset colour printing, and the print enhance- ment can be performed up- or downstream of the colour printing. The DM-Liner with inkjet technol- ogy is available both for sheet-fed and narrow web printing. The DM-Liner UV-Ink for web-fed printing is available as a stand-alone machine that can be used regardless of the printing process. A second version can be integrated directly into the digital printing system, while a third can be retrofitted to web-fed flexographic printing machines. Separately, the company has been showcasing its vision for the car interior of the future at the Automo- tive Interiors Expo in Germany. Visitors saw innova- tive Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications, including a multifunction steering wheel with optional selectable functions. A further highlight was a decorative trim with a day/night design: during daylight the viewer sees an elaborate surface design with various matte finish structures – but a touch button activates partial backlighting, and a touch slider changes the light colour and intensity. Also on display was a seamless dual touchscreen, a multi- touch pad with a wide variety of IMD designs, and a touch-controlled air conditioning system.
Below: Natpak of Zimbabwe recently installed a Comexi F2 MB flexographic press
African contracts Spanish printing specialist Comexi has recently won three contracts in Africa, for its F2 MB flexog- raphic press. The company has traditionally had a large
presence in North Africa, with a 90% market share in the flexo sector in countries like Algeria. Recent- ly, the group has sold a number of different
flexographic presses to African customers across the continent. “Now we are in a clear phase of expansion and we will continue to grow – and have many projects on the table,” said Miquel Gironès, Comexi area manager in Africa. Tropic Plastic & Packaging of South Africa is a
leading flexible packaging supplier, and recently installed an F2 MB flexographic press in order to enhance production. It has been a Comexi custom- er since 2011, and already has a Comexi FPlus flexographic press and Comexi F2 MP press. “Tropic is one of the largest packaging compa- nies in the country and is continuously growing – achieving the maximum from our printing tech- nologies,” said Gironès. This latest Comexi F2 MB press acquisition is an advanced machine dedicated to short and medium runs that shares the patented FlexoEfficiency concepts or ergonomics and accessibility of the Comexi F2 family. Ismail Simjee, Tropic’s managing director, says
that aftersales service was the main reason that his company has continued to buy new machinery from Comexi. “Comexi has helped us gain competitive edge in the Southern African market and we look forward to growing as a strategic partner in the future,” he said. Tropic was recently recognised at the local Goldpack Awards – which included winning a Gold Award for the best overall flexible plastic packag- ing in South Africa. Further north, Comexi has installed the same
model of machine at Natpak’s facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe. Founded in September 1981, Natpak expanded
to Harare in 1994 and has grown from being a woven polypropylene manufacturer to process other packaging materials such as LDPE. It produc- es a variety of products for different flexible packaging sectors, mostly food packaging. The relation between the two companies dates back to 2014 when Natpak bought a Comexi FW flexographic press. Now, it has added to this by purchasing an F2 MB – the evolution of the earlier model – to boost its productivity. “Since 2015 we have strengthened our position
in the African market, which has a tremendous potential. Our vision is to become Africa’s preferred supplier,” said Gironès. “We are achieving great results with sales in countries like Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Ghana and Mauritius.” In a third recent contract win, Comexi supplied another F2 MB flexo press – as well as a Dual
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