12.03.21
Focus Label Machinery Ltd, based in Bingham, Nottingham, US, has announced the completion of a new order from Paperhouse, a converter based in Kenya, who has confirmed its selection of the modular eFlex flexographic Press. The 10-color, full servo 430mm wide press will be housed in its Nairobi facility running alongside the existing flexographic lines, including a Focus Proflex Servo previously supplied in 2010.
The new equipment starts a process of investment for Paperhouse to modernize, automate and improve productivity, diversify and to meet the growing market demands in east Africa.
Paperhouse spent 12 months looking at various manufacturers, comparing features, technology and technical support. The eFlex was tested in the Focus UK showroom just prior to the pandemic in February 2020, and while it was sensible at the time to postpone the investment, it seems now is the right time to forge ahead.
The new servo press features 10 colors, full UV drying with chill rolls, cold foil, peel & reveal, delam-relam, pre-register, auto register, 2nd pass register, all touch screens controls and Bosch Rexroth drive technology with live on-line monitoring & support.
George Gatimu, Paperhouse project manager, says the installation will continue “a rebirth” for the business. "The new Press will augment and improve on our existing Flexo machinery; this is a great step in the right direction for us and the advance in technology will make us that much more competitive,” Gatimu says.
Anthony Cotton, business development and marketing manager for Focus, adds, ‘’this is another great installation for Focus and it has been an enjoyable project as the customer was very open to new ideas throughout the process.’’
Cotton adds, ‘’The specification gives Paperhouse absolute flexibility in the market they serve and will consolidate and generate new business for them.’’
David Lee, managing director at Focus, comments, ‘’As a family company that has been running now for over 40 years, we are proud to have been able to build on our previous relationship with Paperhouse. It is very satisfying to retain trust through our continued commitment to providing the latest and best new technology, backed with service and support."
The new equipment starts a process of investment for Paperhouse to modernize, automate and improve productivity, diversify and to meet the growing market demands in east Africa.
Paperhouse spent 12 months looking at various manufacturers, comparing features, technology and technical support. The eFlex was tested in the Focus UK showroom just prior to the pandemic in February 2020, and while it was sensible at the time to postpone the investment, it seems now is the right time to forge ahead.
The new servo press features 10 colors, full UV drying with chill rolls, cold foil, peel & reveal, delam-relam, pre-register, auto register, 2nd pass register, all touch screens controls and Bosch Rexroth drive technology with live on-line monitoring & support.
George Gatimu, Paperhouse project manager, says the installation will continue “a rebirth” for the business. "The new Press will augment and improve on our existing Flexo machinery; this is a great step in the right direction for us and the advance in technology will make us that much more competitive,” Gatimu says.
Anthony Cotton, business development and marketing manager for Focus, adds, ‘’this is another great installation for Focus and it has been an enjoyable project as the customer was very open to new ideas throughout the process.’’
Cotton adds, ‘’The specification gives Paperhouse absolute flexibility in the market they serve and will consolidate and generate new business for them.’’
David Lee, managing director at Focus, comments, ‘’As a family company that has been running now for over 40 years, we are proud to have been able to build on our previous relationship with Paperhouse. It is very satisfying to retain trust through our continued commitment to providing the latest and best new technology, backed with service and support."