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287 - Omet America is right here in America with worldclass presses! LIVE at LabelExpo 4 of 5

People of Packaging · 14 Sept 2024 · 14m

What this episode covers

Alex Bullock, Business Development Manager for Omet, discusses the capabilities of Omet’s K-Flex printing platforms from their Innovation Center in Chicago. He highlights the machine's flexibility, demonstrating rapid changeovers between pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeves, enabled by a patented vision system and reversible webpaths that minimize waste. Bullock emphasizes Omet’s strong US presence, including a local support center and spare parts facility, which addresses the challenge of finding experienced press operators by offering an operator-friendly, automated system. The conversation covers how these technologies improve uptime, reduce material usage, and provide remote diagnostic support for North American clients.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Omet, Tamarack, Durst
Products
K-Flex
Also
RFID, TLMI

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