At one of Europe’s largest paper packaging facilities, Advanced Industries Packaging (AIP) manufactures high-quality paper sacks for a wide variety of needs at its Achern production site. The investment in Allstein advanced printing capabilities facilitates high-speed printing at 500m/min, while employing 8 colors at the CI and a lacquer in the inline flexo downstream unit. Looking back the decision in favor of Allstein has paid off from AIPs point of view. "The HYDRO press constantly prints at full speed of 500m/min, enables a fast and easy job-changeover and therefore helps us to achieve our challenging output goals" describes Erika Reiter, Plant Director at the AIP production site in Achern, Germany. She is also very satisfied with the reliability of the machine. "Since the installation early 2020 the Hydro press has met our expectations to the fullest. It impresses above all with its outstanding print quality, which it maintains even at high throughput. The high-quality built-in technology enables fast workflows and outstanding results.” From first technical discussion, throughout the project phase, installation & start up of the machine the collaboration between AIP and Allstein has always been impeccable. Erika Reiter further elaborates “Any requests were implemented by the Allstein Service & Support team fast and accurately. Especially the free-of-charge 24/7 support hotline is very convenient.” ABOUT ALLSTEIN Allstein is a leading manufacturer of flexographic printing presses. The company engineers, builds, delivers and installs machines worldwide and have established themselves as a technology leader in just 10 years after its founding in 2012. With focus on the European and North-American market Allstein has now installed over 120 presses on 5 continents and in over 30 countries. Allstein flexo presses are designed by printers for printers. That makes the company exactly the right partner who understands a printers requirements.The fact that the main components installed in our printing presses, such as sideframes, print shafts, hydro bearings, bridge adapters and much more, are developed, manufactured and tested by us on site in Herford, offers all possibilities for your individual, optimally coordinated flexographic printing press from a single source. ABOUT Advanced Industries Packaging (AIP) Advanced Industries Packaging is the second largest paper sacks producer in Europe. The company makes sacks in a variety of designs intended for a broad range of uses and also consults customers on what could be the best packaging solutions for their products. AIP focuses heavily on the research and development of new technologies in paper packaging industry. Advanced Industries Packaging has a large number of customers comprising major global producers of cement, chemicals, construction materials, dairy products and other foodstuffs. AIP German plant boasts a versatile product range, featuring both industrial and pinch sacks. Its strategic location in one of largest european markets enables seamless deliveries across the EU and beyond. The recent investment in advanced printing capabilities facilitates high-speed printing at 500m/min+, employing 8 colors + lacquer. A modern packaging station improves the efficiency of production and the safety of the product. Moreover, there is an opportunity to use eco-friendly water- based printing colors for a more sustainable approach.
