AAll Printing Resources, Inc. (APR), a distributor of supplies, equipment, services, and training solutions for the flexographic printing industry, has announce its new partnership with ELBA S.p.A., a specialist in automatic high-speed pouch and bag-making machines. APR will be the exclusive representative of ELBA in the United States and Canada, bringing ELBA’s innovative and customizable equipment to customers across North America.

With over 5,000 installations worldwide, ELBA designs and manufactures high-quality machines for a variety of markets, including food, pet food, groceries, medical, pharmaceutical, and more. Known for their precision and modular design, ELBA machines offer exceptional flexibility, allowing users to produce a wide range of pouch and bag styles, including stand-up pouches, courier bags, heavy-duty bags, medical-grade pouches, wicket bags, and high-barrier shrink bags. ELBA’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its use of recyclable films and energy-saving technology, including a kinetic energy recovery system that reduces total energy consumption by up to 20%.

“We are pleased to offer our customers pouch and bag-making equipment through ELBA,” says Dave Nieman, president and CEO of APR. “This partnership allows us to offer our customers a new level of advanced manufacturing capabilities and tailored solutions, along with APR’s technical support. We are confident that the partnership between APR and ELBA will create solutions enabling our customers to remain leaders in the industry.”

With an extensive range of productivity and automation solutions, APR can help our clients implement cost-effective solutions and time-saving opportunities within the flexographic market. Adding high-speed bag and pouch-making equipment to their product portfolio will further enhance the robust offering in APR’s product lineup.