Hungarian label producer Norma has purchased a 9-color Edale FL3 with UV curing. The large label and packaging manufacturer plans to use the FL3 for the production of IML, elf-adhesive, multi-layer and extra large labels, as well as for laminates, hot-melt applications and specialties.

Norma’s new FL3 has a special 41″ maximum print length for extra large in-mold labels, a second web re-insertion for multi-layer labels, high-capacity hot air drying for IML coating and variable length sheeting (up to 41″ repeat) with CAM profile.

Gabor Rostas, Norma’s managing director, was highly in favor of the Edale FL3 over competitor options. ‘This step up prepares us for the future,” he says. “With the Edale FL3, we can achieve lower maintenance costs and reduce waste, as well as quicker color and job changes.”

He also comments on the company’s reliability and stability. “Edale has had an open attitude towards creating a tailor-made solution for Norma, which matches the requirements of our customers,” says Rostas. “We were also reassured by the reliability of predecessor models.”

the FL3 is a high productivity, cost efficient label and packaging printing press. Benefits include fast run speeds, quick color changes and an ultra-short web path that ensures minimum waste and maximum efficiency. With full servo driven technology, the Edale FL3 offers features like uniPrint technology, which delivers high-quality print. The FL3 is fully upgradeable and can be adapted to suit future customer requirements.

“We are delighted to be working with Norma on this project,” says James Boughton, Edale’s managing director. “With a bespoke set of customer requirements, this has been another great opportunity to show off our engineering capabilities.”