By investing in the special configuration, rlc is in particular strengthening its strategic premium areas of business, that is to say confectionery and beauty packaging. Since mid-August, the system supplier for packaging solutions has, as planned, been using the new press for extremely efficient and sustainable production of exclusive premium packaging for manufacturers of branded goods at its Aachen site, formerly Aug. Heinrigs Druck + Verpackung GmbH & Co. KG. In the future, the press will above all be used for high-quality beauty and fine fragrance packaging.
"This press enables us to meet even the most challenging surface finishing requirements in the beauty and fine fragrance segment and develop completely new finishing solutions for our customers," says rlc management spokesman Hans-Christian Bestehorn. "We are proud to say that excellent cooperation with the experts form Heidelberg has produced one of Europe's most complex and flexible presses for beauty packaging. What's more, the new Speedmaster XL 106 makes our production far more efficient," he adds.
Customized configuration for optimum solutions
The Speedmaster XL 106 was developed in close collaboration with the customizing experts at Heidelberg to meet rlc's specific application requirements. "The result is a press that can create unique products. With this unusual configuration, we have succeeded in satisfying rlc's requirement for a variety of inline surface finishing options combined with top print quality," says Stephan Plenz, Member of the Management Board responsible for Heidelberg Equipment.
Thanks to its excellent energy efficiency, the Speedmaster XL 106 is also one of the most environmentally friendly presses in its class. Heat is recovered from the exhaust air of the DryStar Combination dryers and can be reused for the drying process. "The press meets our high sustainability standards and enables us to combine impressive surface finishes with resource-saving processes," says Bestehorn.