The new age of printing presses
Offering quality and efficient solutions that are tailored to label printers’ needs, Codimag is the world leader in intermittent waterless offset label printing. Its new Aniflo technology combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility to provide its clients with state-of-the-art label-printing presses. Converting Today speaks with Pierre Panel, export sales engineer at the company, to learn more.
Codimag attend Labelexpo Asia 2017 with the Viva 340 evolution equipped with the Aniflo breakthrough technology
At Labelexpo Asia 2017, Codimag demonstrates its enhanced Viva 340 presses based on the unique Aniflo printing technology (stand G50, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China, 5th – 8th December). Featuring a waterless offset unit and plates plus simple anilox delivery system, Aniflo delivers high definition, uniform web coverage, expanded gamut printing and fast imaging / setup times. The dedicated Viva 340 Evolution press features human-machine interface (HMI) advances that minimise manual input, allow automatic register synchronisation and enhance connectivity with elements in the IT environment. Private trials are available.
Bondoufle, France, 16 November, 2017: At Labelexpo Asia 2017,Codimag will show its Viva 340 Evolution on its stand (G50) featuring enhancements on its press based on the company’s Aniflo printing technology. There will also be regular live demonstrations and the possibility to arrange private trials.
Codimag’s Aniflo technology combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. It features an offset unit, with offset plates and a simple anilox delivery system that brings a uniform ink amount across the web. High-definition plates can be imaged within three minutes, assuring fast setup times and outstanding quality on all commonly used label substrates. Aniflo’s superior stability allows expanded gamut printing, reaching over 90 per cent of the PMS colour book without ink changes or consequential washing.
Viva 340 Evolution, a dedicated Aniflo press, will feature advances in software, architecture and controls. A new human-machine interface enables transfer of prepress data to print a label with minimised manual input in minutes. New software features allow automated register synchronisation and connectivity with elements in the customer’s IT environment such as prepress solutions and ERP systems.
Private one-to-one trials are arranged on the Viva 340 Evolution for converters willing to have their own PDF files printed on the press in real production environment, using Esko Equinox imaging software to provide a real-time experience of the speed and efficiency of the complete workflow.
Pre-press equipment will be provided by its partner in waterless offset plate, Toray. The AnifloLive demonstrations will highlight the complete pre-press workflow with a Cron CTP offset plate imager and a processor to prepare the plates in live conditions.
Codimag will also share its booth with its long-term partner for UV drying systems, IST-Metz. This will be the opportunity to show the new air-cooled IST-Metz MBS7 LEDcure system that offers longer lamp lifetime, reduced energy consumption, elimination of ozone emissions, increased start-up speeds and compatibility with film as well as paper substrates. The MBS7 UV system is also equipped with the “Hot Swap” function that allows changes from conventional to LED lamps in just a few seconds.
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About Aniflo Technology
Aniflo combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. It features an offset unit, with offset plates and a simple anilox delivery system that brings a uniform ink amount across the web. With low operational costs, Aniflo is an economical choice for high-definition quality short and medium runs on any commonly used label substrate – filmic or paper. Plate costs and imaging times are very short: all plates for the press can be prepared within about 15 minutes. Because it is intermittent, fewer consumables are needed, making Aniflo suited for short and medium run work. The high definition capability and superior stability means Aniflo can print in extanded gamut, offering over 90 percent of the PMS colours without any need for ink changes and consequential washing.
About Codimag
For 40 years, Codimag has designed, manufactured and sold printing presses with high added-value at its facilities in Bondoufle, France. Today, it is the world leader in intermittent waterless offset label printing. Codimag offers solutions tailored to label printers’ needs with a high level of innovation, both in terms in technology and application, making its presses productive and cost-effective for many different markets. With a worldwide network of agents, Codimag is able to take its technologies around the world, and support its customers in a profitable, long-term relationship.
For Further Press Information
For further press information, please contact Pierre Panel, export sales manager, Codimag
Telephone: +33 (0)1 60 86 40 75; Email: office@codimag.fr
Visit the Codimag website at : www.codimag.fr / Twitter: @Codimag_FR
Postal Address:
Codimag, Z.I. Les Bordes, 2, rue Louis Nicolas Robert, 91924 Bondoufle Cedex
PR Contact:
Adrian Tippetts, Tippetts & Partners Ltd, Telephone: +44 (0)7799 14 18 42; Email: Adrian@adriantippetts.com
Sales and strong interest highlights Codimag’s Aniflo end-to-end workflow debut at Labelexpo Europe 2017
Sales and strong interest highlights Codimag’s Aniflo end-to-end workflow debut at Labelexpo Europe 2017
Bondoufle, France, 4 October, 2017: Label press manufacturer Codimag reported significant interest in its Aniflo-based VIVA 340 Evolution printing lines and pre-press workflow at Labelexpo Europe 2017. Several deals will be finalised in the coming weeks after a show which saw multiple live demonstrations of the technology, requested by printers for various retailing applications.
Codimag’s ground-breaking Aniflo technology, featured on the VIVA 340 Evolution press, combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. Using waterless offset inks and plates, it features an offset printing unit with a simple anilox delivery system to supplies a uniform ink amount along and across the web.
In the “AnifloLive Experience” at the stand, Codimag provided over 30 exclusive appointments where converters could submit a PDF label file to observe their design being processed and printed within 30 minutes in an automated workflow that includes colour management with Esko Equinox software, colour proofing, plate-imaging, and press makeready.
According to Codimag’s managing director, Benoit Demol, it is thanks to these demonstrations to converters from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, that Aniflo’s versatility as a premium label printing technology is being fully understood:
“Labelexpo Europe 2017 has been a breakthrough moment for Aniflo technology. The process has already established itself as a high-value technology for wine labels,” he said. “Through our live demonstrations on the VIVA 340 Evolution press, label printers in consumer goods markets including food, beverage, cosmetics and household chemicals had a real-time appreciation of the technology’s competitiveness for short and medium runs. Aniflo impressed visitors with its capacity for immediate and precise register and colour-matching, extended gamut, fast prepress times and printing speeds. Many were also astounded that semi-rotary technology, on which Aniflo is based, can be set up in less than 10 minutes and reach speeds of 75 metres per minute, making it productive as well as economical on tooling costs.”
AnifloLive was not only an opportunity to test a print process during the show, but all participants were entered into a lottery to win an electrical bicycle GIANT QUICK E +. The winners were Bratislava, Slovakia-based label converter Purgina.
Radovan Kilarsky, marketing and business development manager, Purgina, commented: “We were excited to have the opportunity to test Codimag’s Aniflo Evolution press during Label Expo 2017. We saw the entire workflow from data processing with the Esko Equinox module to simulate a job with three spot colours. The prepress and job setup was quick and, with its high level of automation, easy to operate. Aniflo Evolution showed short setup time excellent quality and great productivity. I believe ultimately the low running costs and high flexibility compared to digital presses are far more efficient for the label printer.”
Benoit Demol added´: “Codimag VIVA 340 presses are bespoke configurations built to the customer’s application requirements. We are concluding the specifications for several customers following meetings at the show, and we expect to make a number of agreements with others in the coming weeks.
“Finally, it is pleasing to see interest for Codimag coming not only from converters, but also from many partners or agents in new markets. They understand the benefits of our Aniflo breakthrough technology for their customers,” Demol concluded.
About Aniflo Technology
Aniflo combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. It features an offset unit, with offset plates and a simple anilox delivery system that brings a uniform ink amount across the web. With low operational costs, Aniflo is an economical choice for high-definition quality short and medium runs on any commonly used label substrate – filmic or paper. Plate costs and imaging times are very short: all plates for the press can be prepared within about 15 minutes. Because it is intermittent, fewer consumables are needed, making Aniflo suited for short and medium run work. The high definition capability and superior stability means Aniflo can print in extended gamut, offering over 90 percent of the PMS colours without any need for ink changes and consequential washing.
About Codimag
For 40 years, Codimag has designed, manufactured and sold printing presses with high added-value at its facilities in Bondoufle, France. Today, it is the world leader in intermittent waterless offset label printing. Codimag offers solutions tailored to label printers’ needs with a high level of innovation, both in terms in technology and application, making its presses productive and cost-effective for many different markets. With a worldwide network of agents, Codimag is able to take its technologies around the world, and support its customers in a profitable, long-term relationship.
For Further Press Information
For further press information, please contact Pierre Panel, export sales manager, Codimag
Telephone: +33 (0)1 60 86 40 75; Email: office@codimag.fr
Visit the Codimag website at : www.codimag.fr / Twitter: @Codimag_FR
Postal Address:
Codimag, Z.I. Les Bordes, 2, rue Louis Nicolas Robert, 91924 Bondoufle Cedex
PR Contact:
Adrian Tippetts, Tippetts & Partners Ltd, Telephone: +44 (0)7799 14 18 42; Email: Adrian@adriantippetts.com
Enjoy the Aniflolive Experience !
Bondoufle, France, 15 September, 2017: Codimag (11C10) invites printers to experience the speed, quality and simplicity of its Aniflo label converting technology and pre-press workflow during Labelexpo – with options to arrange private trials on the company’s VIVA 340 Evolution press, in addition to public presentations, at the stand.
In the “AnifloLive Experience”, Codimag will demonstrate, in real time, the ability to print a label within 30 minutes of receiving the file. Printers may schedule an exclusive appointment to observe Codimag process their own PDF file in an automated workflow that includes colour management (using Esko Equinox software), colour proofing, plate-imaging, press makeready and printing.
Codimag’s Aniflo technology, featured on the VIVA 340 Evolution, combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. Using waterless offset inks and plates, an Aniflo unit comprises an offset unit and a simple anilox delivery system that supplies a uniform ink amount across the web.
Those wishing to take part are advised to contact aniflolive@codimag.fr. PDF files, to be sent by 17:00hrs CET on Friday 22nd September, should feature a minimum label size of 305mm x 305mm, with embedded images of minimum 300dpi and text outlined. Each participant will receive a bottle of French wine, and have the chance to win a special prize.
Benoit Demol, managing director, Codimag, comments: “Aniflo offers an end-to-end workflow with supporting software that enables a printer with even limited experience in offset to achieve precise, predictable results quickly and easily, and compete for short and medium run jobs. By staging the Codimag AnifloLive Experience, we intend to provide hard proof of this possibility, which is demonstrably benefiting label printing operations serving consumer goods markets worldwide.”
Aniflo’s high-definition, chemistry-free plates can be digitally imaged by CtP processors within three minutes for outstanding print quality on all commonly used label substrates. With fewer moving parts, and based on semi-rotary technology, Aniflo has low consumables costs and is easy to set up. The only part that needs changing is the plate, even for format alterations. Aniflo’s superior stability allows extended gamut printing, reproducing over 90 per cent of the PANTONE® Colour range without ink changes or consequential washing.
At Labelexpo, Codimag will unveil new enhancements to the Viva 340 Evolution. An improved human-machine interface transfers prepress data for label printing with minimal manual input in minutes. Advanced software allows automated register synchronisation and connectivity with elements in the customer’s IT environment, such as prepress solutions and ERP systems.
Codimag will also demonstrate its Viva 340 Combination press, a modular hybrid machine that can be configured according to customer needs. The Viva 340 offers integrated in-line finishing processes to enable added-value label production in a single-pass. The Viva 340 press demonstrated at Labelexpo will feature five Aniflo stations in combination with rotary screen, an enhanced flat-bed foil embossing combo unit, and flexo varnish. New features include a shorter matrix path to the rewinder, minimising the chance of web-breaks, and automated web guidance and camera inspection.
About Aniflo Technology
Aniflo combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. It features an offset unit, with offset plates and a simple anilox delivery system that brings a uniform ink amount across the web. With low operational costs, Aniflo is an economical choice for high-definition quality short and medium runs on any commonly used label substrate – filmic or paper. Plate costs and imaging times are very short: all plates for the press can be prepared within about 15 minutes. Because it is intermittent, fewer consumables are needed, making Aniflo suited for short and medium run work. The high definition capability and superior stability means Aniflo can print in extended gamut, offering over 90 percent of the PMS colours without any need for ink changes and consequential washing.
About Codimag
For 40 years, Codimag has designed, manufactured and sold printing presses with high added-value at its facilities in Bondoufle, France. Today, it is the world leader in intermittent waterless offset label printing. Codimag offers solutions tailored to label printers’ needs with a high level of innovation, both in terms in technology and application, making its presses productive and cost-effective for many different markets. With a worldwide network of agents, Codimag is able to take its technologies around the world, and support its customers in a profitable, long-term relationship.
For Further Press Information
For further press information, please contact Pierre Panel, export sales manager, Codimag
Telephone: +33 (0)1 60 86 40 75; Email: office@codimag.fr
Visit the Codimag website at : www.codimag.fr / Twitter: @Codimag_FR
Postal Address:
Codimag, Z.I. Les Bordes, 2, rue Louis Nicolas Robert, 91924 Bondoufle Cedex
PR Contact:
Adrian Tippetts, Tippetts & Partners Ltd, Telephone: +44 (0)7799 14 18 42; Email: Adrian@adriantippetts.com
Codimag to unveil Viva Aniflo label press workflow enhancements at Labelexpo Europe 2017
At Labelexpo Europe 2017,Codimag (stand 11C10) demonstrates its enhanced Viva 340 presses based on Aniflo unique printing technology. Featuring an offset unit and plates plus simple anilox delivery system, Aniflo delivers high definition, uniform web coverage, expanded gamut printing and fast imaging / setup times. The dedicated Viva 340 Evolution press features HMI advances that minimize manual input, automatic register synchronisation and enhanced connectivity with elements in the IT environment. For high sophisication, Viva 340 combination presses allow integration of rotary screen, flatbed foil embossing and flexo varnishing with LED-UV curing. Private trials are available.
Bondoufle, France, 20 June, 2017: At Labelexpo Europe 2017,Codimag celebrates its 40th anniversary with a 500m2 stand (11C10) featuring enhancements to its Viva 340 Evolution and Viva 340 combination presses based on the company’s Aniflo printing technology. There will also be regular live demonstrations and the possibility to arrange private trials.
Codimag’s Aniflo technology combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. It features an offset unit, with offset plates and a simple anilox delivery system that brings a uniform ink amount across the web. High-definition plates can be imaged within three minutes, assuring fast setup times and outstanding quality on all commonly used label substrates. Aniflo’s superior stability allows expanded gamut printing, reaching over 90 per cent of the PMS colour book without ink changes or consequential washing.
Viva 340 Evolution, a dedicated Aniflo press, will feature advances in Viva Evolution’s software, architecture and controls. A new human-machine interface enables transfer of prepress data to print a label with minimised manual input in minutes. New software features allow automated register synchronisation and connectivity with elements in the customer’s IT environment such as prepress solutions and ERP systems.
Private one-to-one trials are arranged on the Viva 340 Evolution for converters willing to have their own PDF files printed on the press in real production environment, using Esko Equinox imaging software to provide a real-time experience of the speed and efficiency of the complete workflow.
Furthermore, Codimag provides live demonstrations of its Viva 340 combination press, a modular machine that can be configured according to customer needs. The Viva 340 offers integrated in-line finishing processes to enable added-value label production in a single-pass. The Viva 340 press to be demonstrated at Labelexpo will feature five Aniflo positions in combination with rotary screen, enhanced flat-bed foil embossing combo unit and flexo varnish. New features include a shorter matrix path to the rewinder, minimising change of web-breaks, and automated web guidance and camera inspection. The Viva 340 combination press will also be shown with the new air-cooled IST-Metz MBS LEDcure system that offers longer lamp lifetime, reduced energy consumption, elimination of ozone emissions, increased start-up speeds and compatibility with film as well as paper substrates.
About Aniflo Technology
Aniflo combines offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility. It features an offset unit, with offset plates and a simple anilox delivery system that brings a uniform ink amount across the web. With low operational costs, Aniflo is an economical choice for high-definition quality short and medium runs on any commonly used label substrate – filmic or paper. Plate costs and imaging times are very short: all plates for the press can be prepared within about 15 minutes. Because it is intermittent, fewer consumables are needed, making Aniflo suited for short and medium run work. The high definition capability and superior stability means Aniflo can print in extanded gamut, offering over 90 percent of the PMS colours without any need for ink changes and consequential washing.
About Codimag
For 40 years, Codimag has designed, manufactured and sold printing presses with high added-value at its facilities in Bondoufle, France. Today, it is the world leader in intermittent waterless offset label printing. Codimag offers solutions tailored to label printers’ needs with a high level of innovation, both in terms in technology and application, making its presses productive and cost-effective for many different markets. With a worldwide network of agents, Codimag is able to take its technologies around the world, and support its customers in a profitable, long-term relationship.
For Further Press Information
For further press information, please contact Pierre Panel, export sales manager, Codimag
Telephone: +33 (0)1 60 86 40 75; Email: office@codimag.fr
Visit the Codimag website at : www.codimag.fr / Twitter: @Codimag_FR
Postal Address:
Codimag, Z.I. Les Bordes, 2, rue Louis Nicolas Robert, 91924 Bondoufle Cedex
PR Contact:
Adrian Tippetts, Tippetts & Partners Ltd, Telephone: +44 (0)7799 14 18 42; Email: Adrian@adriantippetts.com
Codimag and IST launch IST UV MBS LEDcure system at UV Days 2017
Codimag and IST launch IST UV MBS LEDcure system at UV Days 2017 – bringing efficient narrow-web production and new opportunities
Bondoufle, France, 11 April, 2017: Codimag will present the new, energy-saving IST MBS UV LEDcure solution for its label presses at UV Days 2017, organised and hosted by its partner, IST METZ GmbH, 15-18 May, in Nürtingen, Germany.
At the event, a Codimag Viva 340 press will be shown for the first time with the air-cooled IST MBS LEDcure system that offers longer lamp lifetime, reduced energy consumption, increased start-up speeds and the elimination of ozone releases found with traditional UV lamps. This LED UV system will be used to cure the waterless offset UV inks printed on the Aniflo units of the Viva 340.
“The introduction of the IST MBS LEDcure system demonstrates Codimag’s expertise in the integration of new technologies and the benefits of its 20-year collaboration with IST,” comments Benoit Demol, president, Codimag. “In addition to its other benefits, IST MBS LEDcure technology reduces the heat generated by dryers, enabling the printing of temperature-sensitive substrates, including shrink sleeve materials. This ability can help users extend their product offering and attract new customers.”
The Aniflo inking unit on the Viva press, a breakthrough technology designed by Codimag, combining offset quality, flexo simplicity and digital flexibility, offers label converters the unique opportunity to print on almost all commonly used narrow-web substrates. Together with LED UV system, the Aniflo unit, with its predictability, stability and repeatability, enables customers to enter new markets with state-of-the-art technologies that provide a rapid return on investment. It offers efficiencies, through short set-up times, reduced waste and compatibility with low-cost offset plates. Furthermore, Aniflo, together with the Viva press, bring high added value as well as inline finishing. Visitors to the UV Days event will be able to appreciate this at first-hand, as the Viva 340 will be demonstrated with integrated hot foil and die cutting.
This UV LED technology is the latest fruit of the 20-year collaboration between Codimag and IST METZ, in a year that also marks the 40th anniversary of both companies.
About Codimag
For 40 years, Codimag has designed, manufactured and sold printing presses with high added-value at its facilities in Bondoufle, France. Today, it is the world leader in intermittent waterless offset label printing. Codimag offers solutions tailored to label printers’ needs with a high level of innovation, both in terms in technology and application, making its presses productive and cost-effective for many different markets. With a worldwide network of agents, Codimag is able to take its technologies around the world, and support its customers in a profitable, long-term relationship.
For Further Press Information
For further press information, please contact Pierre Panel, export sales manager, Codimag
Telephone: +33 (0)1 60 86 40 75; Email: office@codimag.fr
Visit the Codimag website at : www.codimag.fr / Twitter: @Codimag_FR
Postal Address:
Codimag, Z.I. Les Bordes, 2, rue Louis Nicolas Robert, 91924 Bondoufle Cedex
PR Contact:
Adrian Tippetts, Tippetts & Partners Ltd, Telephone: +44 (0)7799 14 18 42; Email: Adrian@adriantippetts.com