IGT, International Global Solutions Corporation, has specified Martin Automatic equipment for both ends of its new 20-colour Danish-built Tresu flexo press.
The MBX unwind splicer and LRH automatic transfer rewinder are due to start up on the new press this Autumn at IGT’s Lakeland production facility.
The equipment includes web guide technology, and a slitting and bowed roller section to give maximum flexibility. This will allow the corporation to slit the full web and wind into two ribbons in the LRH, or slit the web on-press and rewind one ribbon in the LRH, while allowing the other ribbon to continue for fan folding and converting.
The new order, which is Martin’s latest success with the Florida based company, is significant, confirming both commitment to the Rockford based manufacturer, and ongoing cooperation with Tresu, with whom it has worked closely on several international lottery ticket projects.
The new Tresu is scheduled to commence production at the end of 2017, and will allow IGT to print and convert foil and cards from 8pt to 12pt (203-304 microns). This automation will result in low levels of material waste and a high level of machine uptime. To accommodate the new giant press installation and its vast output capability, the solutions company has invested heavily in additional floor space for production, storage and shipping, and taken the opportunity to reorganise workflow, and provide new sales and admin facilities that have required major building and engineering work.
