Goss Partners with Alwan to Expand and Improve Color

Goss International has recently added Color Expertise Technology from Alwan to the Goss Sunday Vpak series. The technology will be on display at Labelexpo Europe after being tested for months at the Goss Packaging Technology Center in Durham, New Hampshire.

The Alwan technology suite, which is now commercially available, features an expanded color gamut, adding two to three inks to conventional process inks, allowing for exact brand color reproduction without the use of spot inks. Because costly ink changeovers and ink inventories are reduced, using the technology is expected to provide substantial cost reductions.

“We are delighted to have partnered with Alwan, who share our passion for innovative print solutions,” said David Muncaster, Goss International’s director of EMEA business development for packaging. “Our Vpak range already combines cost-effective hybrid solutions with superior print quality and the addition of Alwan’s extended color gamut further strengthens our offering in the labels and packaging market. We are confident that our combined expertise will enable not only reduced time and material waste but will also allow us to continue delivering market-leading quality, flexibility and control.”

In addition to the extended color gamut, Alwan’s four-part technology suite also includes color management and quality control software, which helps to increase print quality and consistency, while reducing costs and maximizing productivity.

Muncaster explains that the partnership with Alwan and this technology reflects Goss’s commitment to development, equipment design and streamlined processes. The company has recently held ‘kaizen’ events, focusing on these initiatives.

“With the growing trend towards shorter run lengths, printers and converters are increasingly having to find solutions to balance customer expectations and profitability,” said Muncaster. “Our most recent ‘kaizen’ event focused on job changeover process, which is now increasingly critical in order to make customers’ working lives easier and more profitable. We are extremely excited to share our latest developments at Labelexpo this year, and demonstrate how our people, products and partners are together delivering the flexibility, high quality and cost effectiveness that is so essential in today’s packaging market.”

Source: Goss International.