Winning Combinations

According to Mark Herrmann, president and CEO of Comco, "We are part of an industry in transition. Today's printer is being asked to create more dynamic packaging faster, with higher standards of quality than ever before." To meet these demands, many plants are turning to combination presses.

Up until five years ago, J.R. Cole Industries (JRCI) of Charlotte, NC, was strictly in the flexo printing business. About that time, the company, which sits at number 71 on packagePRINTING's 2000 Top Tag & Label Converter ranking, was looking to make its mark in the clear label market for the wine and spirit, beverage, and personal care industries. But by offering only flexo, its chances were not good.