rlc | packaging enhances Beauty and Healthcare at LEUNISMAN with new 16-unit ROLAND sheetfed press

Hannover, 2015 – The rlc | packaging group is investing in its Hanover site and significantly expanding its printing and finishing spectrum for the Beauty and Healthcare industries. In the first quarter of 2016, the company will be launching the operation of a new Manroland R710 HiPrint sheet-fed offset printing press. This machine is equipped with new cold foil technology and specially combined inking and coating operations for highly effective, eye-catching metallic finishes and new visual as well as tactile coating effects.‬

ROLAND 700 view InlineInspector and InlineFoiler on a 6-color-coating machine

"Quality standards are increasing, along with the demand for new, high-impact design solutions that can be efficiently implemented – especially in the Beauty segment. This why we rely on state-of-the-art technology resources and continuously optimize our processes," explains rlc | packaging group CEO Hans-Christian Bestehorn. "Investing in the latest technology has enabled us to set another technological benchmark at LEUNISMAN and offer an even wider range of inline design options. This not only gives our customers a sharper competitive edge, it also strengthens our focus as a system supplier of comprehensive packaging solutions."‬‬‬‬

Equipped with ten printing and two coating units, the offset press integrates a new-generation cold foil module to produce a virtually unlimited selection of finishes. The InlineFoiler 2.0 applies cold foil to the carton and enables multiple printing and coating with conventional or UV inks in a single pass. Embossing, special effects and spot coating can be combined to efficiently produce attractive packaging that is a guaranteed eye-catcher at the POS. Another feature of the InlineFoiler enhances eco-sustainability: The new indexing function advances only enough foil to cover the required image area and thus reduces material consumption.‬

Maximum productivity, highest quality standards‬‬‬‬
Maximum productivity and process reliability are two more reasons why the family-managed company is investing in the new printing press. Simultaneous plate loading shortens make-ready times and significantly increases performance compared to other offset presses. The highest quality standards are maintained even at maximum speeds, thanks to an inline color measurement system combined with the InlineInspector. This feature uses an inline high-speed camera to monitor each individual sheet and detect even the smallest defects, including foreign matter, scratches or smearing.‬

The Manroland sheet-fed offset printing press that will go into operation at rlc in 2016 is equipped with ten printing and two coating units along with a cold foil module. This new investment will further expand the rlc finishing portfolio. ‬

About rlc
The rlc | packaging group is a highly specialized supplier of innovative folding carton solutions for the branded goods and pharmaceutical industry with a sales market that takes in all of Europe. Based on its system solutions, the company focuses on the demands of the Beauty, Pharma, Food and Luxury goods segments. It operates eight highly specialized sites in Germany (Hanover, Aachen, two in Berlin), Switzerland (Zurich and Bern) as well as Poland (two in Poznan) to meet the needs of these discerning target groups by offering a full range of services: from packaging development to production, logistics and packaging technology. With approximately 1,250 employees and a cumulated annual turnover of €216 millions, the company group is one of the leading folding carton manufacturers in Europe. The roots of the company stretch back to 1861. For more information, visit www.rlc-packaging.com.

About Manroland Sheetfed
Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a leading German producer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses. Founded in 1871, the company is one of the oldest producers of printing presses in the world. Today the company has its own subsidiaries in over 40 countries and is a global watchword for supreme quality and reliability. Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the privately owned UK engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.