New KDO flexo press for busy British printer

A busy UK printing company has taken delivery of a new KDO flexographic press produced by K2 International to meet growing demand for its label printing services

Midland Regional Printers, based in Nottingham, is using the KDO 3 Series, four colour 265mm narrow web machine to produce self-adhesive labels for customers in the leisure and entertainment sectors.

The touch screen, PLC-controlled press is equipped with ceramic anilox rolls with doctor blades as well as a range of other features including fully automatic web tension control and rotary scissor slitting.

It is the third KDO machine to be supplied to the MRP Basford facility, which also uses a pair of KDO six colour and seven colour narrow web presses with infra red drying and UV curing units for printing a wide variety of labels.

"This new flexo press provides extra capacity following a significant increase in business for the MRP label printing services".

"While other suppliers were considered, K2 had a proven track record and its service is very good," commented Kevin Brennan, production manager of the MRP label department: "The machines are extremely reliable and very little production downtime has been lost through breakdowns over the years.

Tool changing and press operation is quick and easy so it made a lot of sense to choose another KDO press to complement the existing flexo equipment".

It is the latest contract for the Worcestershire-based manufacturer, who has recently supplied a number of flexo presses to customers in the UK, Scandinavia and India.

For more details on the K2 range of KDO flexographic presses and associated equipment, please contact the sales office.

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