Ream wrap printed by Walki Group
A leading producer of technical laminates and protective packaging materials, Walki Group is investing in a new 10 colour Comexi flexographic printing press in Poland to further enhance the printing quality of its ream wrap products offered to Central and Eastern European markets.
The new machine, estimated to be in full production during the fourth quarter of 2013, will be located at the company’s Jatne plant, situated 40 kilometres south-east of Warsaw. It will be utilised in the production of ream wrap mainly for the wrapping of A4 and A3 copy paper reams.
‘The printing machine’s ability to use 10 colours gives our customers more possibilities in terms of design and special effects. The accuracy of the machine’s printing result is excellent and it will be using environmentally friendly water-based inks,’ noted Marko Siltala, vice president, operations and business line ream wrapping, paper packaging division.
‘Paper is still the best media for longer documents and texts, and the consumption of copy paper is expected to grow in Eastern Europe and Russia in the near future. Walki wants to strengthen its position as the leading supplier of ream wrapping material in Europe, and the new investment is aimed to serve our customers in Central and East Europe even better than today supporting their needs for attractive packaging,’ Mr Siltala said.
Due to the anticipated growth for paper products in Eastern Europe and Russia, Walki also opened a new plant in May in Russia.
