Flexible Die Specialist Electro Optic Opens New U.S. Plant

ALPHARETTA, GA—September 28, 2012—Electro Optic, a German-based flexible die specialist, has opened a new U.S. production plant in Alpharetta, GA.

Electro Optic’s American subsidiary Electro Optic US has been a significant driver for the market acceptance of flexible dies in the U.S. market since its launch in 2003—posting consistent growth-on-year growth.

“The huge demand for high-quality, flexible dies required to satisfy the demand of the label manufacturers has resulted in continuous growth at Electro Optic, requiring timely investment in production capacity,” says Markus Marfurt, president of Electro Optic US.

“Superior customer support and a highly consistent product are playing an important role in our growth. The consequent focus on flexible dies at consistent high-quality, optimum technical consulting and customer care, have been well accepted in the American market. Moving our need for additional manufacturing capacity to the United States was the logical choice.”

Marfurt contributes much of Electro Optic’s success to the unmatched longevity of the DURA coated dies for abrasive materials such as Thermal Transfer, and the performance of the Gold Line dies for thin gauge liners with 0.92mil caliper and less.

The new plant features highly automated equipment including CNC-controlled die sharpening, as well as the Electro Optic patented back-grinding process for flexible dies. The full line of flexible dies will be manufactured, including Gold Line, Gold Line Special, DURA and DURA Line Special.

Source: Electro Optic.