Uteco’s presence at drupa 2024 marked a pivotal moment for the flexible packaging sector with the company’s new OnyxRACE new Flexo CI press put through its paces.
Claimed to be the most compact press in this segment, the machine has a total footprint of less than 80m², combining high performances with a limited space occupancy. It is cited as the best fit for medium and long runs, providing the ultimate in sustainability and automation combined with great ease of use for the operator.
The press’ production credentials are impressive too, with 600 mpm maximum printing speed, 1650 mm max material width and equipped with Uteco’s Active Start for automatic pressure and register setting.
Uteco’s OnyxRace flexo CI press is not just about performance, it’s about sustainability. Equipped with the ground-breaking Active Pack technologies, it leads the way in energy saving and consumable material reduction. This ESG-oriented flexo machine is a testament to Uteco’s commitment to a greener future, enabling savings up to 300k EUR per year for energy consumption and consumable material.
According to a Uteco spokesperson, the OnyxRace flexo CI press typifies Uteco’s focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. “The press is designed to offer high-quality printing while reducing waste, energy consumption and carbon emissions. It features advanced automation and control systems that enable efficient production while minimising the risk of errors and downtime.
“Uteco Converting’s OnyxRace flexo CI press is a game-changer in the printing and converting industry. It offers sustainable printing solutions that meet industry demands and environmental considerations while adhering to the highest standards of quality.”
At drupa, Uteco’s technology partners – Vision, Gap and Bimec – also showcased their own innovations resulting from collaborative agreements signed in 2023.
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