Italian paper/film converter expands product portfolio with new Comexi ML2 laminator
The company will use the Jumbo-equipped machine to laminate paper
with plastic and bioplastic films, and apply lacquers over paper and cardboard
Plastigraf Trevigiana, an Italian company that specializes in lamination of paper, plastic, and bioplastic films, has strengthened its supplier relationship after the
acquisition of a Comexi ML2 laminator equipped with Jumbo winders. The decision to configure
the machine with an unwinder and a rewinder for rolls with diameters and weights greater than
those traditionally used will allow Plastigraf Trevigiana to expand its range of products, as well as
offer high-quality, tailor-made finishes for all customer needs. Although this is the third Comexi
laminator purchased by the Italian company, it is the first solvent-based system.
Plastigraf Trevigiana is based in Carbonera, near Venice, and was established
in 1980. As a result of focusing, for the past three years, on the lamination of plastic and bioplastic
films with a wide range of cellulosic supports, the company has been able to advantageously
produce multilayer, multi-material products for paper recycling with the use of intermediate
materials, which have a low plastic content of fossil origin. The decisions made during this period
coincided with an increase of orders and billings, allowing for a workforce and profit increase of
nearly 20%.
The collaboration between Plastigraf Trevigiana and Comexi began in 2008 with the installation
of the first solventless laminator at the Carbonera plant. “During these 13 years,” explains
Alessandro Capoferri, CEO of the Italian company, “we have been able to not only appreciate the
productivity and longevity of this machine, but also the timely assistance, ever-present technical
support, professionalism, and availability of Comexi. Consequently, we have decided to expand
our production department, opting to once again trust Comexi and be the first European company
to install a Jumbo-equipped ML2 laminator. We are conscious and proud of our ownership of this
machine, which is unique within its category.”
Capoderri futher states that "the new Comexi ML2 will allow us to laminate paper reels with plastic
and bioplastic films, as well as apply varnishes on the cardboard, while reducing machine
downtime to a minimum".
The Comexi ML2 laminator is a versatile machine and can be configured not only to laminate two
materials with solvent-based, water-based or solventless adhesives, but also with lacquer.
Furthermore, the machine has the following printing capabilities with a single production line: one
color with flexo or gravure technology; registered or continuously. The Comexi ML2 laminator’s
ergonomic design allows daily operations to be performed, simply and intuitively, at the highest
speed, subsequently maximizing production and minimizing downtime.
"For our company," concludes Capoferri, "the main objective is to improve the quality of offered
products, being repeatedly attentive of the continuous innovations allowed by technological
development, and foreseeing future investments in relation to market demands. Decisions are
consistently made oriented towards understanding and anticipating market needs, thus enabling
Plastigraf Trevigiana to occupy an important position among companies in the field of research
and product innovation.”