“Not the fastest, but it’s tricky work and our motto is: do it once,” Fi- lin explained, claiming a less than 0.5 percent error across all jobs, which in- clude run lengths varying from 1,000 to 200,000 la- bels of varying format siz- es. Hibiscus installed an- other Mark Andy in 2021, this time a 13-inch 10-color press, along with a Mark Andy VPM Plate Mounter. This flexo installation is a 2200 XL model fitted with turn bars, delam/relam and
Hibiscus Grows In Flexo Label Market
Established by Irvin, Betty, Brian and Dorothy Killerby in 1981, and now under the third-generation management of James Killerby, Hibiscus PLC, Leeds, UK, extends its ser- vices across the UK and beyond, with a customer port- folio that includes more than half of the world’s chemical manufacturers, as well as smaller enterprises in the waste, pharmaceutical, and transportation sectors. “Our labels are required to remain fade-resistant and securely adhered over time in some of the harshest envi- ronments imaginable, and we work closely with our suppli- ers to conduct the BS 5609 Section 2 and 3 tests that all labels must comply with,” said Head of Operations, Jona- than Filin. First Mark Andy Press It was into this production background that Mark Andy sold its first press to Hibiscus more than 20 years ago, 5-color 10-inch 2200 model. Absolute compliance with label legislation is Hibiscus’ USP, with a wealth of knowledge and knowhow covering the variety of substrates used by its customers, many of which are heavy-duty. These vary from 60- to 200-micron PV and 180 Polyolefin, using acrylic adhesives at speeds of around 80m/min.
Jonathan Filin, Head of Operations
full multi-lamp UV curing. It features a Plate Mounte rand has a compact footprint and is fitted with dual HD camer- as, an adjustable table and flatscreen monitor. In addition to fully pre-printed labels, Hibiscus offers part-printed labels that allow for customization at a later stage. This could include expiry dates, batch numbers or specific chemical concentrations. All labels must meet statutory requirements in relation to branding and safety symbols. Jobs at Hibiscus are run with spot colors and four color process.i
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