Even before PacPrint13 opens its doors in Melbourne in May, the show has recorded its first equipment sale.
Sydney-based label and narrow web printer, Dragon Printing, has completed purchase of a Screen PlateRite FX870II Flexo CtP system from Jet Technologies.
While the purchase of the FX870 has been signed and sealed, installation is to take place immediately after PacPrint to enable Jet Technologies to exhibit the equipment.
In the meantime, plates are being made on the device for Dragon Printing at Jet Technologies' nearby technical centre.
Dragon Printing, established over 25 years ago, said it would use the new equipment to take its photopolymer plate-making in-house.
Dragon co-owner, Paul McCullum, who bought into the business four years ago prior to the passing of founder Rasheed Pourshasb, said taking the process in-house would enable the company to ensure the quality of its work.
“It is critical to get the photopolymer plates just right,” McCullum said.
“With today’s shorter runs and more frequent plate changes, making them in-house considerably improves our service to customers. We are grateful to Jet Technologies for providing imaged plates until installation of the Screen CtP in late May.”
Screen managing director, Peter Scott, said the sale was a positive affirmation of Screen's relationship with Jet. The two companies have also collaborated on a number of development projects, including a new narrow web press, the Truepress JetL350UV, which will make its trade show debut at PacPrint13.
“We are experiencing a surge in CtP sales for the offset market at the moment, so adding this Flexo installation through our channel partner Jet Technologies, is the icing on the cake,” he said.
“Screen will provide local technical support and work with Jet Technologies to ensure maximum uptime and trouble-free plate making for Dragon Printing.”
Jet Technologies' managing director, Jack Malki, said the company hoped to gain even more orders for the FX870II at the show, which opens on 21 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“You could say this is PacPrint’s first exhibition sale – four weeks before opening,” he said.
“Dragon Printing has kindly agreed to us exhibiting its Screen FX870II at the show and we expect to gain more orders on this basis.”
Dragon co-owner Paul McCullum, said the company will take its plate-making in-house following the purchase new equipment from Jet Technologies.
