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Article: A flexible alternative: flexible packaging talked to Donald Geiger and Andy Featherman at Muller Martini about its variable size web offset press, the Alprinta V.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
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- Flexible Packaging
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- June 1, 2008
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Up to now, the printing of flexible packaging has been limited to the established processes of flexographic and rotogravure. More recently, new possibilities offered by infinitely variable size web offset printing-such as that offered by Muller Martini in its Alprinta V-have become a viable alternative for manufacturers.
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Q: WHEN DID THE COMPANY LAUNCH THE ALPRINTA?
A: The Alprinta was introduced at drupa 2004. Since then, more than 35 have been sold worldwide, with more than half flexible packaging capable. The Alprinta has a true commercial ink train with four form rollers and the option of running a segregated ink train ...