Etilab responds to demands for faster delivery and special embellishments with Xeikon
With an upgraded dry toner press combined with the investment in a new advanced finishing line and color control software, the Polish printer can now offer shorter lead times of best quality labels
A manufacturer of highly processed labels, Etilab Sp. z o.o. specializes in digital printing technology centered around a Xeikon 3300 label press. The company recently took advantage of the option to double the print speed of their Xeikon 3030, as volumes were growing fast, and more capacity was needed at the production facility in Żory. A new DC350 advanced finishing line has also been installed, giving Etilab larger scope for producing highly embellished digital labels.
Established in 2003, Etilab has invested significantly in organizational, production, and technological advances over the years to offer best-in-class self-adhesive labels to a wide range of customers, ranging from smaller local companies to global corporations from the construction, FMCG, and cosmetics industries in Poland and Germany. The company combines a personal approach and readiness to take on new technological challenges with a high degree of flexibility. Great emphasis is also placed on expanding the product offering with innovative solutions that meet current trends and market needs.
“Being a small company, we can respond dynamically to our clients’ needs and wishes,” said Sylwia Dudek, President of the Management Board. “We invest in great solutions to improve quality and productivity, while maintaining comfort and safety at work. The first Xeikon press we bought four years ago helped us enter the market with technologically advanced labels, printed on metallized film. The additional digital white color further allowed us to achieve interesting tonal effects, such as gold or partly shimmering graphic elements.”
The Xeikon 3300 digital press offers a resolution of 1200 dpi using dry toner electrophotography to print in five colors – typically CMYK + white – however the colors are interchangeable so there is the option to print orange, green, or special colors. The press can print on standard raw materials without primer, and due to the full rotation image transfer, there is no limit on the repeat length, giving Etilab’s customers more flexibility and freedom when creating impositions and gaps between labels. Companies that are just starting their adventure with label printing and have purchased even a basic model, have the option to increase the speed or printing width at a later stage. Etilab took full advantage of this option to double the printing speed of its first Xeikon press.
For food applications, it is important to note that Xeikon dry toners comply with the largest number of standards, including EU Reg. 1935/2004, Swiss Ordinance, and Nestlé Guidelines, and has FDA approval in the US. They are also environmentally friendly due to the absence of odors, VOCs and solvent emissions; and lightfast.
Michał Kuczkowski, Sales Manager at Xeikon, commented, “Etilab provides its customers with products that 3300 is perfect for this purpose and also allows the use of structured raw materials, such as those that are popular in the wine and spirits segment.”
As part of the expansion, Etilab has invested in the Xeikon Colour Services Pro 2.0 software suite to ensure
color predictability and repeatability. This Cloud-based solution delivers automatic color control on the fly by using a built-in spectrophotometer and generating reports after printing to maximize predictability, repeatability, and profitability. The XCS Pro software enables Etilab to guarantee accurate brand colors, save on waste during production, and eliminate the risk of jobs being rejected due to color variations.
