Converting technology manufacturer Karlville has formed an OEM partnership with Danish company Vetaphone.
Going forward the Florida-based company will be using Vetaphone’s Corona technology in its range of thermal laminators, allowing it to offer a fully integrated surface treatment solution to its customers. The partnership was formed following the recommendation of HP, already one of Vetaphone’s leading OEM customers.
Each TL-800 Laminator requires two Corona stations – one in each of the unwind sections, and both need extractor fans and exhaust ducting to work at maximum efficiency. Capable of handling rolls up to 762mm wide at speeds of 100m/min, the TL-800 is designed for continuous production in robust commercial environments. Currently, Karlville is projecting sales of approximately 15–20 thermal laminators a year, all of which have the 800mm web width.
‘Vetaphone Corona systems came with an excellent reputation from HP and a number of other leading manufacturers in the market,’ said president John Price. ‘They are a highly approachable and innovative company and their technology fits well with our policy of ‘best TCO’. We needed a system that we could neatly integrate with our laminator and Vetaphone responded quickly and within budget. It’s important that every ancillary supplier matches the quality of our brand, and that includes prompt and responsive after-sales support.’
