Ink World staff07.10.20
Bellwyck announced the completion of the company’s three-pronged strategic press-acquisition initiative, of which two are “firsts” in Canada.
Bellwyck has installed the longest Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 press in Canada. This new press provides nine-color printing, including two coating units, each fitted with flexo-kits.
This Heidelberg press offers opportunities for luxury brand packaging concepts, including special effects such as glitters and color-shift coatings, as well as eco-friendly coatings to replace lamination, all in one pass.
“Our company is known for our commitment to innovation, quality and customer excellence,” said John McVeigh, president, Premium and Pharma/Healthcare Packaging Solutions at Bellwyck. “We meet each client where they are, and we always strive to provide innovative options as they evolve and grow. From helping drive efficiencies and quality to eco-friendly solutions and smart packaging options, our core focus is to meet and exceed the rigorous standards of our clients while continually finding new ways to help them stand out in the marketplace.”
Bellwyck’s other first in Canada is the company’s acquisition of the Mark Andy Digital Series HD Hybrid Press.
This Mark Andy press features true one-pass hybrid printing with four flexo units and expanded gamut digital. The press provides 1200x600 DPI.
“Mark Andy’s unique hybrid press will allow Bellwyck to provide its clients with the highest quality digital/flexo printing technology in the world,” said Clark Mansur, senior product support engineer at Mark Andy Inc. “The machine’s revolutionary ink set allows clients to hit the most accurate special and corporate colors available.”
Bellwyck’s new nine-color Heidelberg Speedmaster complements the seven-color Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 installed in 2019.
Both presses provide speeds of 16,500 (SPH) and quick change-overs.
“I applaud Bellwyck for making such a significant investment and raising the bar for package design printing,” said Harold Hoff, VP, sales and service at Heidelberg Canada. “Between the seven-color and nine-color Heidelberg CX 102 presses, Bellwyck will be able to offer its customers the ultimate design versatility."