Following a recent visit to the Lemorau headquarters in Porto – where he met with CFO and Sales Manager Susana Teixeira – Sean Keogh, Director, UMS Australasia, has announced his company’s appointment as the official Australia and New Zealand distributor for the Portuguese manufacturer.
“This collaboration brings Lemorau’s 39 years of label converting and finishing expertise to our region for the first time – delivering a dedicated local presence with faster access, service and support, training and business development for label converters across Australia and New Zealand,” Sean enthused. “It marks the next stage in UMS Australasia’s ongoing commitment to supporting our label converter customers with world-class, reliable solutions tailored to their needs.”
Susana Teixeira observed: “Over the years, our journey has been marked by dedication, commitment and a constant drive to grow and improve. This collaboration marks an important step in strengthening Lemorau’s presence in Australia and New Zealand, combining our expertise in label converting and finishing with UMS Australasia’s local market knowledge and close customer support.
“Together, we look forward to supporting the Australasian market with efficient solutions, proximity and a long-term partnership approach,” she added. “Our emphasis will be on delivering faster service and support for label converters in the region, focusing on cost-effective and reliable machinery that boosts productivity, streamlines operations and ensures converters stay competitive in today’s market.”
Lemorau has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing top-notch finishing machines that have redefined the standards of excellence in the sector and enhanced productivity, quality and sustainability. Its innovative technology redefines printing and finishing processes, combining precision engineering with cutting-edge software to deliver exceptional efficiency and quality in label and packaging production.
Its comprehensive portfolio — including advanced inspection slitter rewinders, rotary and semi-rotary die cutters, and modular finishing equipment — is engineered for efficiency, long-term reliability and cost-effective performance.
Lemorau’s commitment to innovation and quality has garnered them global recognition, as their state-of-the-art machinery and solutions have been installed in an impressive 91 countries across all five continents. Their widespread presence is a testament to their dedication to providing reliable and efficient solutions to meet the diverse needs of the label industry worldwide.
Lemorau products have already found favour in the Asia Pacific region. One satisfied customer purchaser is Cello Paper, which invested in a customised automatic core cutter, CTA 2000. The length of the cutter was changed from standard 1500 mm to fit 2000 mm cores. It was further equipped with the optional thickness pack to meet the company’s requirements.
Executive Director Harry Michael said: “We chose the CTA core cutter because it is a cost-effective solution to efficiently cut cores in our production area. This machine is also simple and fast to set up and use.”
At Labelexpo Americas Lemorau will be exhibiting the Smart-L compact, high-performance finishing machine designed for digital printing, featuring semi-rotary and rotary die-cutting, intelligent software for fast set -up and a short web path to minimise waste. This versatile, user-friendly machine includes advanced features like a linerless lamination station, tension control and optional upgrades such as a flexo station for coating or printing.
Caption:
(L-R) Chairman Raul Teixeira and Susana Teixeira, CFO and Sales Manager, Lemorau, with Sean Keogh, Director UMS Australasia, at the company’s Porto headquarters.
Lemorau: www.lemorau.com
UMS Australasia: www.ums.net.au