Finishing & Screen Printing
Duncan Print reduces downtime with C&T Channels PINK Matrix
Wednesday 08. June 2016 - C&T Channel Matrix is supplying its high performance Pink creasing matrix to Hertfordshire-based Duncan Print Group as part of its ongoing production strategy.
The Duncan Print Group produces high quality printing work including reports and accounts, leaflet, flyers, brochures, presentational material, cartons and boxes. It has now added food packaging to its portfolio following the award of BRC accreditation in 2013 – demonstrating it provides a hygienic production environment using BRC compliant board and low migration inks.
C&T Channels PINK creasing matrix is ideally suited for long-run folding work and based on a patented composite material that is designed to offer improved performance and lower costs than the pressboard usually used for longer runs, while retaining ease of cutting. PINK matrices are suitable for runs in excess of 150,000.
Duncan Print Groups cutting and creasing manager David Precey said: “The C&T Channel product saves us time on our make ready which is essential for reducing downtime. The matrix has fitted well onto our existing production capabilities.”
With a busy production schedule Duncan Print Group the requirement for excellent delivery and service is essential. Precey added: “The service we have received has been excellent and we have always been kept very well-informed about delivery and if we need any assistance then C&T has always been extremely responsive.”
C&T Channel Matrix managing director Simon Shenton said: “We are delighted to be supplying the Duncan Print Group. The company produces some amazing work for a large range of high profile retailers and brands and to be a part of its ongoing success is fantastic.”
PINK uses a resin and synthetic fibre composite called Rosadium that C&T spent several years developing and followed up with industry field tests.
Other features of the PINK matrix include adhesive tape that is 20 times stronger than standard tapes, locators that improve alignment and reduce shoulder wear, and a sharp chamfer to reduce jams.
Shenton said that the stronger tape was important as firms switched to thin plate dies and to storing them for re-use as clients move to more frequent, shorter runs of the same job.
“This is the best of both worlds, it cuts like paper but wont delaminate,” concludes Shenton.