To revolutionize drupa with its global solutions for flexible packaging

Carles Rodríguez, Printing Director at Comexi, comments on this solution: "The new F1 Evolution is an unmatched engineering piece that culminates the renewal of Comexi's central drum flexographic printer portfolio. This new range represents a real revolution for the sector. It is a flexo press with a multitude of innovations aimed at addressing the challenges faced by our customers. A good example is the Genius Board, which automatically calculates the most efficient way to carry out a job change, guiding operators step by step, or the new Genius Run HD system, thanks to which bouncing and barring are things of the past, the results are spectacular, reaching 600 m/min in the most demanding jobs. It is a pride to be able to present it at Drupa 2024. At the end of the year, it will also be available at our Girona Technological Center to carry out tests with our customers and share the incredible F1 Evolution experience."

Offset: The Sustainable Alternative for High-Quality Printing

Comexi takes a significant step forward in its Offset technology at Drupa, responding to consumer demands and governmental regulations favoring sustainability in packaging. Offset printing offers exceptional print quality, rapid time to market, and significant prepress cost savings. However, its greatest advantage lies in sustainability, utilizing Electron Beam inks and varnishes to reduce solvents, CO2, and VOCs, while enhancing recyclability through the use of monomaterials. Drupa 2024 sees an expansion of the Offset range, including a wider Offset CI model catering to flexible packaging and paper markets, along with the revolutionary Color Closed Loop system for precise color control without print marks.

Comexi is Fully Embracing Digital Printing Technology.

Comexi also showcases digital printing solutions at Drupa, complementing converters' services for enhanced profitability, sustainability, and quick time to market. Addressing trends like packaging personalization and traceability, digital printing offers an efficient solution for short runs and frequent job changes, promoting sustainability and versatility in packaging solutions.

Beyond Printing: Comprehensive Solutions from Comexi

Comexi's solutions extend beyond printing, incorporating other key processes in converting for packaging development. Visitors to the booth can see the S2 DT slitter, equipped with dual laser heads and inspection system, ensuring precise control and measurement of micro perforations. Comexi's investment in laser digital technology offers multiple value-added applications for flexible packaging: micro and macro perforations, precutting, easy open web, cross direction (scriving), shapes, windows, alphanumeric codes for promotions, among others.

Also in slitting, the new S1DT evolution range is presented, a step forward from the iconic S1 DT. For now, this new model has been designed in its evo8 version, a cutter distinguished by its high productivity (double turret) with rewinding diameters of up to 650 mm, making it ideal for the wrap-around market, where demand has shifted from 610 mm to 650 mm of rewinding output.

The S1DT evolution features all the automations and inline solutions of its predecessor, such as the inline laser and automatic reel handling system from slitter to final pallet, ensuring traceability and total production control. This automation, developed to provide a global solution to the shortage of qualified personnel affecting the flexible packaging market, is a turnkey solution, designed modularly and fully adapted to the needs of each productive plant.

Bringing Services Closer to Clients

With recent expansions in Thailand, Mexico, and Miami, Comexi reaffirms its commitment to providing localized and efficient services to its clients worldwide, reinforcing its position as a global leader in the industry.

Drupa 2024: A Space for Sharing

However, Comexi will not only showcase novelties in its solutions during Drupa. Its booth will serve as a hub for various activities throughout the fair. After 8 years of not being able to celebrate Drupa in person, 2024 is also a significant date for Comexi as it marks its 70th anniversary. Various events will commemorate this milestone during Drupa, coinciding with the arrival of the third generation of the Xifra family to Comexi's leadership:

In a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, various activities will take place during Drupa:

• 2 daily shows presenting all printing technologies: Flexo, Offset, and Digital.

• Two exclusive dinners, jointly organized with Reifenhauser, on May 29th and June 3rd, on a boat along the Rhine River or in an old soap factory.

• Participation as a gold sponsor in the FTA Awards held during the fair, supporting companies in the sector.

• The third edition of the Sustainable Packaging Showroom, a space to firsthand experience all the sustainability innovations offered by Comexi and other associated sector partners.

• A commitment to knowledge transfer for younger generations through the Sinapse Young Talent Competition.

• Demos and presentations at our technological center in Girona, Spain, in the weeks before and after the fair.

In summary, Comexi is preparing a grand Drupa with many novelties and presentations, where it will showcase its solutions to address current and future market needs: sustainability, automation, industry 4.0, and the current shortage of skilled workers. All of this in collaboration with partners and clients, to make Drupa 2024 an unforgettable event.

About Comexi: Comexi is a leading global supplier of flexible packaging solutions, specializing in printing, converting, and lamination technologies. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Comexi empowers packaging manufacturers to excel in an ever-evolving industry.

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