Following last year’s change in ownership, XSYS has unveiled a new strategic investment programme which the company says demonstrates ‘its commitment to the future.’ A key part of the programme is the expansion of the rotec facilities in Asheville, North Carolina, intended to improve lead times for sleeves and adapters produced on site.
Patrick Luedecke, general manager sleeves global, commented on the programme. ‘Our strategy to grow the XSYS sleeves business is gaining traction,’ he said. ‘We have now embarked on the next phase to strengthen our rotec Sleeves and Adapters business to extend our lead in the market. As a specialised solutions provider for the packaging industry, we have always strived to adapt to changing market conditions and enable our customers to overcome any obstacles.’
Having installed new equipment to produce rotec Offset Sleeves in the US, the Asheville plant now manufactures the complete portfolio of rotec sleeves and adapters for narrow, mid and wide web flexo and offset printing presses. The sleeves and adapters are manufactured to order according to the specified wall thickness, length and upgrade options.
XSYS acknowledged that the pandemic has led to greatly extended lead times from Europe, meaning some manufacturers are struggling to supply their customers. However the company said that the manufacturing capabilities it has in the US mean that it is able to ‘continue to offer extremely competitive and reliable delivery of high-quality products from its full rotec range without disruption.
Mr Luedecke concluded by saying, ‘We understand the unprecedented difficulties that converters are facing in the current climate, and we are implementing solutions across our business, not only here in the US, but globally, to help our customers succeed.’
