Shorter runs...Higher job counts...Faster turnaround... Minimal downtime between setups-In short, rapid changeovers and tighter production schedules on the flexo plant floor have fueled demand for high performance printing presses that enhance a firm's competitive position in the global marketplace. Gone are the days of strategizing a 10-year return on a capital investment (ROD. Converters now need to break even in two-to-three years to begin evaluating the next technology investment. Custom engineered components, traditionally the purview of a single manufacturer, have morphed into integrated engineering feature elements, manufactured by a cadre of press and press accessory makers in an attempt to marry peak performance to lowest possible cost.
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