Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, will be attending this year’s interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany, 4-10 May 2023 The company will use the show to present, for the first time at a tradeshow, the Gallus UVF01 ink set – new high-quality inks that can be folded without cracking.
Ideal for folding carton packaging applications, and laminate tubes commonly used in cosmetics, the new Gallus ink set represents an important new and profitable revenue stream for converters.
The Gallus UVF01 ink set has been designed for use on the company’s market-leading hybrid press, the Gallus Labelfire 340. It enables converters to offer all the benefits of digital print – including short runs, versioning and personalization, reduced waste and storage – for packaging and cosmetic applications.
“We’re excited to bring the Gallus UVF01 ink set to Interpack 2023,” said Thomas Schweizer, head of business management, Gallus Group. “The inks were designed to meet the requirements of tube manufacturers, providing a cost-effective, high-quality UV ink set with a wide color gamut and the durability to support foldable packaging and tube laminates. Not only does this support business growth for converters, but it also unlocks huge opportunities for brands to explore new packaging designs and tactics to better engage the consumer and increase sales.”
Gallus will also show samples from its recently launched digital press, the Gallus One. Marking a new addition to the company’s conventional and hybrid portfolio of label presses, the Gallus One has been specifically designed to remove the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) barrier for the adoption of reel-to-reel digital labels with the highest level of automation and cloud-based technologies.
Built on the market-leading Gallus Labelmaster press platform, the Gallus One is a 340-mm wide roll-to-roll UV inkjet digital inline labels press, utilizing a host of impressive features to achieve high levels of automation and press efficiency – with unrivaled UV inkjet print quality and stand-out print speeds of up to 70 meters per minute.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors to our booth at Interpack 2023,” said Dario Urbinati, CEO, Gallus Group. “Not only do we have the new UVF01 ink set, but we will also show some great samples from our amazing portfolio of label presses.”