Edelmann Narrow-web Presses Introduced in North America
WEST HARFORD, Conn.—Matik North America, the exclusive distributor for Edelmann Graphics GmbH, has launched the latest generation of shaft-less narrow-web presses from Edelmann in North America.
Edelmann is a German manufacturer of litho based narrow-web presses. The company has been building presses since 1972 with a total worldwide installed base of 3,400. Well-known and successful in Europe, Matik appointed an Edelmann specialist, Chris Davis 18 months ago to raise the profile of the Edelmann range in the North American market. Several presses have already been sold, with a recent installation in New Jersey and an order for a DM press destined for Kansas.
Tackling a variety of market sectors, the Edelmann product range offers cost-effective production solutions for a number of substrates and printed products including, DM, commercial print, packaging (flexible and folding carton), labels, security and half-web heat-set applications.
There are four machines in the range, all variable, the most successful being the Shaftless Color Print series, which is available in web widths of 20 ½˝ and 28 1/3˝ with print repeats of 16˝ to 48˝.
The Color Print presses have been providing capacity in the DM sector for more than 15 years with many systems such as Variable Data, Personalization and in-line converting being integrated into the press platform. Multi-web presses have also been built for specialized integrated applications.
Hybrid presses are available, with flexo/offset being the most common combination; flexo allows varnishes, adhesives and other media to be applied to the web very cost effectively and simply. A host of converting options add value to the ‘one-pass’ advantage of a web press.
The presses operate on an internal network that is Microsoft-based for easy and clear operation. The open-architecture system is a stable operator platform that allows for seamless integration of OEM units, as well as quick retrofits. Ink profiles can be uploaded directly to the press via CIP3/4, and a modem allows for speedy support intervention if required. Powerful onboard diagnostics provide operators with an on-site reference. The complete feature list is designed to assist the operator to make best use of his or her time and skills. All variants of drying systems, such as UV, EB, IR and hot air, are available depending on the application.