Kuwait-based corrugated box manufacturer Caesar Pac has become the first business in the Middle East to invest in an EFI Nozomi 14000 LED ultra-high-speed digital press from EFI.
The single-pass inkjet corrugated press is the newest platform of EFI’s printer technology, with a design suited to industrial applications – printing direct-to-board with the ability to handle all flute types.
The press, which delivers up to 35% lower energy consumption than flexo printing with virtually no VOC emissions, has minimal downtime so packaging converters can print continuously. It also features non-clogging printheads to prevent stops because of damaged boards.
The investment in the Nozomi 14000 LED means the company can expand its client base to customers requiring smaller order quantities.
Tamer Hozayen, CEO of Caesar Pac, said, ‘Our traditional model was focused on large organisations with requirements for large quantities of boxes. Now, the Nozomi 14000 LED will enable us to penetrate new markets with short-run orders, increase profitability, and provide higher print quality on boxes, while strengthening our positioning as the industry leader.
‘We are mindful of our impact on the planet and committed to using sustainable packaging materials, processes, and environmentally conscious suppliers when producing top-quality packaging products for our customers, and that was a major cause for purchasing the Nozomi 14000 LED. Low energy consumption and fully recyclable prints were very important considerations.’
Evandro Matteucci, vice president and general manager at Inkjet, said’, ‘EFI are really excited to be working with and supporting Caesar Pac with the Nozomi 14000 LED, the first single-pass inkjet corrugated board printer in Kuwait. We look forward to helping deliver the benefits of our technology to their clients and brands.’
