Greg Hrinya, Editor03.25.21
A B Graphic International (ABG) has supplied Wrexham-based Limpet Labels with a highly specified Digicon Series 3 finishing system, the company has announced. The investment provides a future-proof and modular-based finishing line to match the label producer’s growth expectations while enabling the converter to maximize finishing department efficiencies.
Limpet Labels is a self-adhesive label manufacturer with over 25 years experience in the printing industry. Traditionally a multi-flexo press based operation, specializing in the chemical, hygiene and oil sectors, Limpet Labels has since grown to embrace a digital/flexo operation.
Requiring the ability to produce hybrid and embellishment work, as well as make multi-page peel and reveal labels much more efficiently, Limpet Labels’ Digicon is configured with peel and reveal functionality for multi-page label creation, a semi rotary flexo station for spot colors and spot varnishes, and a laminating tower for cold foiling and super varnishes. The Digicon also features auto based i-score and autoslit modules.
“We knew ABG had a great reputation within the label industry, but after meeting up with the team at ABG and seeing their operation at Bridlington, we were very impressed with their vision for the future of digital finishing,” says Nathan Williams, Limpet Labels operations manager. “The automation features and higher run speed of the Digicon Series 3 will enable us to continue to hold steady lead times in what proved to be an incredibly busy and challenging year [2020].
“Going forward, we will continue to utilize this efficiency and explore where future investments can push this even further," he adds. "Due to the modular nature of the Digicon, we are already looking at field upgrades. One such upgrade could be to complement our embellishment offering, which has recently seen an increase in interest from our customers. We are already exploring the next potential investment from ABG.”
Ross Holloway, business development manager at ABG, says, “Limpet Labels is a dynamic company that has embraced digital print technology and evolved their operation over the years. We hope that this Digicon Series 3 investment will be the first of many, and we look forward to working as a partner for years to come.”
Limpet Labels is a self-adhesive label manufacturer with over 25 years experience in the printing industry. Traditionally a multi-flexo press based operation, specializing in the chemical, hygiene and oil sectors, Limpet Labels has since grown to embrace a digital/flexo operation.
Requiring the ability to produce hybrid and embellishment work, as well as make multi-page peel and reveal labels much more efficiently, Limpet Labels’ Digicon is configured with peel and reveal functionality for multi-page label creation, a semi rotary flexo station for spot colors and spot varnishes, and a laminating tower for cold foiling and super varnishes. The Digicon also features auto based i-score and autoslit modules.
“We knew ABG had a great reputation within the label industry, but after meeting up with the team at ABG and seeing their operation at Bridlington, we were very impressed with their vision for the future of digital finishing,” says Nathan Williams, Limpet Labels operations manager. “The automation features and higher run speed of the Digicon Series 3 will enable us to continue to hold steady lead times in what proved to be an incredibly busy and challenging year [2020].
“Going forward, we will continue to utilize this efficiency and explore where future investments can push this even further," he adds. "Due to the modular nature of the Digicon, we are already looking at field upgrades. One such upgrade could be to complement our embellishment offering, which has recently seen an increase in interest from our customers. We are already exploring the next potential investment from ABG.”
Ross Holloway, business development manager at ABG, says, “Limpet Labels is a dynamic company that has embraced digital print technology and evolved their operation over the years. We hope that this Digicon Series 3 investment will be the first of many, and we look forward to working as a partner for years to come.”