07.11.22
As Prati's product range has developed from high-speed slitter/rewinders to more complex inspection and finishing lines, the need to include ancillary technology from external suppliers became evident. According to Chiara Prati, sales and marketing director, Prati's evolution has been boosted by a successful partnership with Vetaphone, which has supplied the manufacturer with its surface treatment technology.
“We first encountered Vetaphone when we were working on a special laminating line for one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tube laminates," says Chiara. "It was 450mm wide and required a 4KW corona system for secure over-printing on a difficult substrate. We soon came to realize why Vetaphone was the most popular brand on the market. When you invent something you have more experience than anyone else – and it matters."
Since that time the two companies have worked closely together on a number of special projects, as well as Vetaphone corona units becoming the standard fit for Prati’s DIGIFASTone and DIGI COMPACT converting lines. Much of Ptati's success is based on what it calls "Futura" technology – a scalable architecture for all converting and finishing applications that allows a customer to grow his or her Prati machine inline with changing business requirements.
Currently, the two companies are working on a special 630mm project in Spain that will handle linerless labels. “We enjoy working with Vetaphone because our company philosophy aligns with theirs," she adds. "We both like a challenge and using our expertise to find the best solution."
The cooperative partnership is a good fit for both. Prati’s requirements are for web widths from 370mm to 760mm, a sector in which Vetaphone has a large share of the corona treatment market, and for substrates that include PSL, PET, monofoils, multi-laminate and alufoil, among others. Applications for this combined technology include industries from food and beverage to security and logistics, as well as a range of industrial products.
Currently, work is progressing on Prati’s new DIGIFAST20000 model that’s being developed for the HP Indigo 20000 and 25000 lines. This 760mm wide machine will need a 4KW corona system from Vetaphone, and global sales projections are ambitious. Looking ahead, Giuseppe Rossi, Vetaphone’s sales manager for Italy, comments, “We are delighted to be working closely with Prati on a number of exciting new products that will be hot prospects for the market. I think both companies appreciate each other’s attention to detail and the investment made in R&D. This can only bode well for the future.”
With plastic packaging coming under increasing pressure from environmentalists, Prati is aware of its responsibilities toward a "green footprint," too. According to Chiara Prati, “We believe every action represents our commitment to sustainable development and confirms our sensitivity to the environment. Our technology is designed to meet this commitment, our offices are required to minimize impact and the conduct of our people reflects the ecological approach that are the basis of our corporate ethics.”
“We first encountered Vetaphone when we were working on a special laminating line for one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tube laminates," says Chiara. "It was 450mm wide and required a 4KW corona system for secure over-printing on a difficult substrate. We soon came to realize why Vetaphone was the most popular brand on the market. When you invent something you have more experience than anyone else – and it matters."
Since that time the two companies have worked closely together on a number of special projects, as well as Vetaphone corona units becoming the standard fit for Prati’s DIGIFASTone and DIGI COMPACT converting lines. Much of Ptati's success is based on what it calls "Futura" technology – a scalable architecture for all converting and finishing applications that allows a customer to grow his or her Prati machine inline with changing business requirements.
Currently, the two companies are working on a special 630mm project in Spain that will handle linerless labels. “We enjoy working with Vetaphone because our company philosophy aligns with theirs," she adds. "We both like a challenge and using our expertise to find the best solution."
The cooperative partnership is a good fit for both. Prati’s requirements are for web widths from 370mm to 760mm, a sector in which Vetaphone has a large share of the corona treatment market, and for substrates that include PSL, PET, monofoils, multi-laminate and alufoil, among others. Applications for this combined technology include industries from food and beverage to security and logistics, as well as a range of industrial products.
Currently, work is progressing on Prati’s new DIGIFAST20000 model that’s being developed for the HP Indigo 20000 and 25000 lines. This 760mm wide machine will need a 4KW corona system from Vetaphone, and global sales projections are ambitious. Looking ahead, Giuseppe Rossi, Vetaphone’s sales manager for Italy, comments, “We are delighted to be working closely with Prati on a number of exciting new products that will be hot prospects for the market. I think both companies appreciate each other’s attention to detail and the investment made in R&D. This can only bode well for the future.”
With plastic packaging coming under increasing pressure from environmentalists, Prati is aware of its responsibilities toward a "green footprint," too. According to Chiara Prati, “We believe every action represents our commitment to sustainable development and confirms our sensitivity to the environment. Our technology is designed to meet this commitment, our offices are required to minimize impact and the conduct of our people reflects the ecological approach that are the basis of our corporate ethics.”