Rieke invests in multicolour digital printing for closures

Rieke is part of TriMas Packaging, a Manufacturer of injection-moulded dispenser systems and closures. The new multi-colour inkjet digital printer is now in operation at Rieke's US headquarters in Auburn, Indiana.

„The new digital printer is a major advancement for our Auburn facility. This upgrade to our current pad printing equipment will allow us to expand our business, streamline our operations and provide our customers with an overall better printed product. The future of printing is digital, and we are confident that this technology will not only provide a more efficient and economical printing solution for our business, but also deliver a more detailed image quality that will help our customers strengthen their brand identity and grow their business.“

Mike Zunk, General Manager of the Rieke plant in Auburn

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Rieke has installed the high-performance printer in order to Growing customer demand for multi-colour printed logos and eye-catching designs on flat caps and closures. The device is said to be ideal for printing on polypropylene and polyethylene plastic or metal flat caps with a maximum diameter of 120 mm. The printer is also capable of printing QR codes, which are an ideal way to direct customers to a website or initiate a call-to-action.

In addition to the improved operational and printing features, Rieke opted for a digital inkjet printer because of the sustainability benefits. The printer uses environmentally friendly UV inks, which not only cause less ink waste and require less ink supply, but also produce fewer volatile organic compounds than the previous offset pad printing process. The machine also reduces energy consumption.

SourceRieke