Advance Labels installs second Proflex 330 from Focus Label Machinery

Packaging Solutions

Leicestershire based label printer, Advance Labels, has installed its second Proflex 330 manufactured and supplied by Focus Label Machinery.

The new press will complement an existing Proflex 330 to enable the company to expand capacity and provide a broader range of medium and high volume labels across specific market sectors.

The Proflex 330 is designed for label printers who are looking to consistent high speed quality production and consistency and require a machine designed for modern production techniques, is modular for future growth and application based.

Managing director David Gregory commented, ‘At Advance Labels, we are constantly seeking new and improved manufacturing processes and have made this substantial investment in state of the art printing technology. We are a family owned business, and our staff retention is 100%, giving value to our family mindset business ethics.

‘This latest investment represents a further continuation of our partnership with Focus and supports our growth to our market. Over the last three years the business has been growing by around 20% each year.

‘For the last two year’s BRC audits we achieved AA grade, which is thanks to our fully skilled and quality focused staff and directors.’

He continued, ‘We find the Proflex very simple to operate, and the press was in full production within a few days after delivery. Over the years we have invested with Focus, it has always been very helpful and professional, and throughout this procurement and installation process, it has been a pleasure to work with the company.’

James Thomas, head of sales at Focus, added: ‘Our partnership with Advance Labels brings together its market knowledge excellence plus our own considerable printing and finishing expertise and support. This partnership continues to open up exciting new avenues for Focus and Advance Labels as it is always looking for an alternative way to provide quality production print services.

‘We have built a strong relationship with the company over many, many years and we are delighted that it has again chosen to partner with Focus in this latest venture.’

He added, ‘The Proflex 330 provides a business model that makes perfect sense to all sizes of printing companies, competing in an ever changing market. The considerable benefits the latest Proflex range of modular printing press equipment offer include servo drive technology (Se version) or line shaft (e version). New drop in cylinders ensure fast set up and consistent quality throughout the press speed. There are a wide range of options for specialised production applications from unsupported films through to small cartons. Combination drying systems for labels, tickets and board, with IR, UV, led UV including chill rolls for unsupported films make the Proflex range the right choice for narrow web printing at a sensible investment level. Focus can also offer a 250 wide version of the same or similar specification.’

James concluded, ‘Being a strong UK manufacture in the heart of the UK enables Focus to deliver exciting new product options at the right price, which is perfect for customers looking to adapt to an evolving market.’

Focus also specialises in supplying and manufacturing narrow web hybrid flexographic and integrated digital printing presses, toner based digital and innovative solutions for flexographic and digital finishing equipment.