Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 17 2018 | Page 6

New label capability expands customer offering RPC bpi protec Worcester has invested of web breaks. The strength of the differentiation, with tight tolerances £1.7 million in a new flexographic material also allows thinner gauge for accurate application onto bottles. printing press and slitting machine for film to be used for valuable weight Equally important, it has the flexibility the production of reel fed labels. reduction. In addition, this delivers to produce short runs in order to more labels per standard reel to help respond quickly to changing market minimise changeover times. demands. the specialist labels material offers The new flexo press produces high This latest investment underlines RPC excellent tensile strength for faster quality labels in up to eight colours bpi protec’s commitment to delivering application speeds and the elimination for effective on-shelf impact and new solutions to meet the changing Ideal for applications such as water, soft drinks, cooking oils and milk, 6 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk