Iwasaki names Rotatek distributor in Spain

Iwasaki International Japan has appointed Rotatek Printing and Packaging Technologies Spain as the distributor for its TR3 offset press and IF330 semi-rotative printing press for flexographic printing in Spain.  

The machines are dedicated to short-run production of self‐adhesive labels. Both of the companies have a long history of manufacturing and service and are market leaders in their respective fields.  

Iwasaki specializes in the production and sales of semi-rotative presses, wet offset and dry offset printing, flexo and post‐processing equipment such as cold and hot foil attachments, delam relam, semi rotary, and flatbed hot foil die cutting, and embossing. 

Iwasaki offers two primary models TR3 and IF330. The TR 3 model is capable of both wet and dry offset printing. The IF330 model is claimed to be the world's first semi-rotative printing press designed for flexographic printing. 

Both models have a maximum web width of 330mm and a max repeat of up to 320mm. 

More than 1000 TR Series of offset machines and 200 IF series of flexo machines are installed globally. Key markets segments the machines are used in include wine, alcobev, cosmetic, and FMCG markets. 

The semi-rotative process allows cost-efficient production of short-run labels and the offset process allows the printing of textured substrates especially for wine labels. 

The IF330 allows flexo printers to use their existing materials such as plates and inks to ensure consistency in quality between short and long runs.  

Under the new agreement, Rotatek will discontinue the manufacturing of the Bravina model and will solely focus on providing service and technical support, as well as after‐sales assistance exclusively to current customers of both the Bravina model and Iwasaki's TR3 and IF330 models in the Spanish market. 

For customers who require a wider width, Rotatek will continue to manufacture and offer the Brava 450 wet offset press with options for flexo units, cold stamping, flatbed hot stamping, rotary screen printing and accessories.