The Gallus Group's new matting process Gallus MatteJet is now commercially available. This enables print shops to produce digital labels inline with a matt surface.
The Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, has announced the worldwide commercial availability of its new matting process for the Gallus One digital labeller. This technology enables printers to produce profitable digital labels inline with a high quality matt finish at the touch of a button - a development that has revolutionised the Digital label production in the growing wine and spirits labelling segment will drive this forward.
Originally presented as a breakthrough in research at Labelexpo Americas 2024, strong market demand led Gallus to accelerate the development of Gallus MatteJet technology. Gallus MatteJet offers a high-quality print result without the glossy finish usually associated with digital printing - historically one of the biggest barriers to the acceptance of digital labels - and thus opens the door to even more versatile applications in the labelling and packaging sector.
Particularly in the high-end segments such as wine and spirits, where brands have a Sophisticated, matt premium finish technology opens up new opportunities. With an estimated value of over USD 3.5 billion and stable Growth forecasts, which will rise to USD 5.8 billion by 2033, this new technology offers print shops a lucrative new source of income.
„Previously, a matt finish for digital inkjet printing was only possible by using integrated flexo printing units or finishing machines to apply matt varnishes, which meant time, complexity and cost. By eliminating these varnishes, customers can now capitalise on various efficiency gains while maintaining the surface texture of the desired substrate. As a result, the need for tooling and cleaning of external finishing machines is eliminated, resulting in a significant overall benefit.“
Dario Urbinati, CEO of the Gallus Group
Three years ago, the TCO barrier for profitable digital labels was removed with the launch of the Gallus One. With Gallus MatteJet, this concept has been further developed and now offers companies all the benefits of digitally printed matte labels - including short runs, reduced stock levels, improved sustainability, personalisation and on-demand printing, Urbinati continues.
The future of intelligent, networked printing
Gallus MatteJet is designed to integrate effortlessly into the Gallus One digital label press. The new innovation can be used in both the 340 mm print width and the newly extended 430 mm print width, extending the system-to-compose concept and further increasing performance and flexibility for businesses. The System-to-Compose offers a Modular combination of machines, workflow and service options and enables print shops and finishing companies to adapt their technology offering cost-effectively to changing market requirements.
Gallus MatteJet is also the latest innovation resulting from the Gallus Experience Centre, which was launched two years ago as a cross-industry meeting place to promote innovation through collaboration. Today, the centre is a Centre for further education, training, research and development and for the progress of the printing industry. It serves as an incubator for numerous important technology and business partnerships and brings together industry players. These include GEW, a long-standing partner of Gallus, which was involved in the development of Gallus MatteJet.
Source: Gallus
