Nilpeter Completes Production on 100th FP-4 Flatbed Unit

From left, Nilpeter technicians Ivan Klausen and Jens Villumsen complete work on the 100th FP-4 unit.

Nilpeter hit a big milestone with its FP-4 flatbed unit for hot foil and embossing, completing production on unit No. 100.

The first FP-4 was installed in January 2012, and the unit has proven to be a game changer — creating freedom of design with the possibility of separating embossing and foiling, using two units or more, while dramatically reducing tooling costs and providing a more sustainable and economic use of foil. A sign of its success, FP-4 unit No. 100 has rolled off the assembly line at Nilpeter HQ, to be installed with a PANORAMA digital press line.

One of the first 99 went to Auroflex srl in Italy, whose only regret to this point is having settled for one FP-4 unit instead of two, but as they say, that problem can be fixed.

"Since July 2014, where we integrated the FP-4 unit in our Nilpeter FA-3 flexo press, we have improved the performance of our company’s productivity," Fabio Butera, Chairman of Auroflex, said. "Printing time is reduced, for many jobs with as much as 50%, printing quality has improved due to the accuracy of the FP-4 unit and the in-line process, and we have reduced the use of the offline finishing to one shift."

A Bright Future

Going forward, Nilpeter predicts continued success with the hot foil and embossing unit, seeing a steady rise in the demand for labels and flexible packaging with embellishment features — especially from a growing wine and spirits sector.

Intrigued customers can test the FP-4 unit at the Nilpeter Technology Centers — at Nilpeter Headquarters in Slagelse, Denmark, and Nilpeter USA in Cincinnati. Visitors can experience the FP-4 unit in action on a print job of their own, or choose from Nilpeter’s wide range of ready-to-print jobs. In addition to offering printing demonstrations, Nilpeter’s Technology Centers serve as a showcase for modern, lean production environments with optimized prepress, testing and proofing areas.

Features and Benefits

The FP-4 enables in-line foiling and embossing in combination with all Nilpeter presses, and is especially suitable for markets where embellishment features are key, such as wine & spirits and health & beauty. The FP-4 unit features simultaneous embossing and/or foil opportunities and can be integrated in any desired position in the printing process.

Source: Nilpeter.