{"id":64047,"date":"2019-12-12T07:32:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T06:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.converter.it\/kodak-and-uteco-sell-first-ever-ultrastream-powered-flexible-packaging-press\/"},"modified":"2021-06-22T17:24:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:24:06","slug":"kodak-and-uteco-sell-first-ever-ultrastream-powered-flexible-packaging-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.converter.it\/en\/kodak-and-uteco-sell-first-ever-ultrastream-powered-flexible-packaging-press\/","title":{"rendered":"Kodak and Uteco sell first ever Ultrastream powered flexible packaging press"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Packaging printers now have a technologically superior, cost effective solution to meet the discerning demands of brands<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32847\" style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32847 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Kodak-Uteco-Ultrastream-261x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Randy Vandagriff, President, Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company Jim Continenza, Executive Chairman, Eastman Kodak Company, Aldo Peretti, President and CEO of the Uteco Group, Riccardo Passerini, Sales Director Mediterranean &amp; Balkans Region, Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, Eastman Kodak Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.converter.it\/en\/flexible-packaging-uteco-group-and-kodak-extend-their-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kodak<\/a> is introducing its superior <em><strong>ULTRASTREAM technology in the NEW UTECO Sapphire EVO W<\/strong><\/em>, the first flexible packaging press to enter the market using Kodak\u2019s latest continuous inkjet technology. The first ULTRASTREAM system with a print width of 1.25 meters has been sold into the market in advance of its expected <em><strong>debut at drupa 2020<\/strong> <\/em>in Dusseldorf, Germany with a healthy pipeline of active prospects. The wide format of the new Sapphire EVO W allows brands to leverage digital printing in their traditional flexographic print formats.<br \/>\nAs packaging converters and brands look for more cost-effective solutions for shorter production runs, Kodak and Uteco have created an industry-changing press. Enabled by water-based inks and production speeds equivalent to analogue pressesthe Sapphire EVO W can print short- to medium-run length jobs, achieving price points favorable to flexography. \u00a0Sapphire digital solutions execute variable data campaigns and reduce waste and excess inventory delivering increased sales at lower costs. Included in the delivery of the Sapphire EVO W is Kodak\u2019s environmentally friendly and industry compliant inks and fluids which open the door for applications in food, beverage, and personal care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cULTRASTREAM is revolutionizing flexible packaging for brands,\u201d <em><strong>said Randy Vandagriff, President, Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company.<\/strong> <\/em>\u201cUteco\u2019s application of our technology in their new press is a game changer and a great example of how Kodak is helping printers to lower their costs and drive efficiency.\u00a0 We are proud to be delivering on the promise we made in February to have units in the market by the second half of 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the world leader in the production of printing and converting machines for flexible packaging applications, we recognize the need for digital solutions in our customers\u2019 operations,\u201d <em><strong>said Aldo Peretti, President and CEO of the Uteco Group.<\/strong><\/em> \u201cConverters and brands expect quality solutions that are sustainable and uphold brand integrity. We are proud to work with Kodak to deliver new technologies that meet such demands and enable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packaging printers now have a technologically superior, cost effective solution to meet the discerning demands of brands &nbsp; Kodak is introducing its superior ULTRASTREAM technology in the NEW UTECO Sapphire EVO W, the first flexible packaging press to enter the market using Kodak\u2019s latest continuous inkjet technology. 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