Colbert Packaging Expands Capabilities

In 2012, Colbert's flexo operation took another decisive step with the installation of a customized 9-color, 23˝ Primographic printing press from CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems. With nine print stations, the CP 585 flexo press can print 4-color process colors on both sides of web-fed paperboard and coats in a single pass, at speeds up to 500 fpm. "The addition of this custom-built press has allowed us to increase our production capacity and provide inline enhanced printing capabilities to our customers that previously required multiple passes to achieve, or had to be completed offline," Gross comments. Of particular note are the press's cold foil and HoloCure™ technologies for producing metallic and holographic effects on packaging. Other streamline-friendly features include an inline Kempsmith flatbed diecutter and a rotary embossing station.