Maintaining excellence in the face of changing customer requirements is no easy task. However, when Edelpa Express found itself needing to deliver increased agility and efficiency without compromising quality, the choice to enhance production with a MASTER M6 couldn’t have been simpler.
Serving a quick-fire market
Faced with rising demand for short-run jobs, many printers are set up to produce high volume printing and converting jobs. Ensuring optimal lamination durability under these conditions – particularly when using UV inks on structures incorporating BOPP and PE – presents a key challenge.
Mario Peralta, Head of Edelpa Express & Business Development Manager, said: “Our clients place great value on speed, flexibility, and consistent quality - essential elements of our business model at Edelpa Express. The need for a quick response, whether for large brands or SMEs, requires us to have technologies that support this dynamic without compromising quality standards.”
A flexible, versatile and multi-process machine
The MASTER M6 proved to be the perfect solution to the challenge Edelpa faced. “BOBST support during installation and training phases was essential to accelerate our learning curve, optimize operations from the start, and ensure efficient integration into the production flow,” says Claudio Gonzalez, operations manager. “It enabled us to increase capacity without overloading our wide web machines, and to enter more dynamic market segments with a wider product mix.”
The MASTER M6’s color standardization system ensures the machine can efficiently produce low-volume jobs, while its intuitive controls and simple operation facilitate quick changeovers and reduced downtime. Additionally, its inline gravure printing features allow varnishing and lamination to be done directly inline, achieving impactful visual results without sacrificing productivity.
Instant impact
Since installing the MASTER M6, Edelpa has enjoyed waste reduction and shorter set-up times, increasing profitability and lowering its break-even point compared to traditional processes – enabling Edelpa to extend its offering to smaller businesses. In addition, greater machine availability improved flexibility on the production floor, facilitating preventative maintenance without affecting throughput.
For customers, the result is faster deliveries, better products with a print quality of up to 230 LPI, and the ability to access a wider range of SKUs .
Mr. Peralta adds: “Our vision is to continue expanding Edelpa Express by acquiring clients who need differentiated graphic solutions, variable batches, and agile technical and commercial support. We focus on segments that prioritize time-to-market, innovation, and flexibility.”
Continuing its successful partnership with BOBST is central to that vision. BOBST supports Edelpa with remote technical support, offering training that continued long after the machine installation process was completed.
“BOBST machines like the MASTER M6 offer mechanical robustness, operational reliability, greater technical versatility, and ease of use for the operator,” says Mr. Peralta. “Working with BOBST has enabled us to increase efficiency and offer a superior final product.”
The BOBST advantage has put Edelpa Express on the fast track to success in an evolving market.
