York, PA-based converter C-P Flexible Packaging purchases a new 40-in. Primaflexw CM CI-flexo press from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. (Lincoln, RI). Offering an unusual 8+2-color configuration, the press is expected to be installed in October at the company's headquarters plant.

"We felt W&H had the best combination of press technology—highlighted by the EASY-SET automatic impression-setting capabilities—ease of use design, and competitive pricing," explains C-P Flexible's vice president of manufacturing George Collins. "This press is replacing an existing 6-color. We wanted to add additional 8-color capacity for our existing markets while adding new capabilities for 10-color and backside printing."

The Primaflex CM (above) incorporates 8 color decks plus 2 downstream flexo units. When so configured, the material can be printed in 8 colors on one side and simultaneously printed in 2 colors on the front or backside of the web. According to Collins, "The versatility of the downstream flexo design allows us both the ability to print up to 10 colors or in-register backside printing. This will complement our existing markets in high-end process printing for flexible packaging and label markets."

Founded in 1959, C-P Flexible Packaging today supplies flexible packaging, shrink-sleeve and roll-fed labels to numerous food, healthcare and other markets.

W&H's Primaflex CM is available in widths of 31.5, 40 and 50 in. Production speeds up to 1,000 fpm are possible with an optional running speed of 1,300 fpm.