August 24, 2015
The August edition of our newsletter has many exciting updates, with the star being that SEVEN of our principals will be exhibiting this year at Labelexpo Europe! Find out more below in the 'Rotocon trail' story.

Other highlights include another new agency for Rotocon, new MPS presses that are hybrid and future ready, partnerships at Labelexpo Europe and instructions for rotary cutting die assessment.
Take the Rotocon Trail at Labelexpo Europe

At Labelexpo Europe, where SEVEN of our principals are among exhibitors, Rotocon's Michael, Patrick and Pascal Aengenvoort will be on hand to answer questions from South Africa's labelling and packaging converters. In fact, it's something of a family reunion, since Marco Aengenvoort (MD of RotoControl in Germany) is also attending.

Here's a good way to take the 'Rotocon trail' around the eight halls, to see leading-edge technology from these trail-blazing companies: Pantec GS Systems, Wink, RotoControl, Screen Europe, AVT, MPS, and Matho.

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Another key agency for Rotocon

Based near Stuttgart in southern Germany, Matho boasts a fine reputation for the production of cutting units and waste management systems. The company's latest move into an ever-growing global market is the appointment of Rotocon as its South African representative; and Matho's sales manager, Matthias Thor, recently visited Cape Town to cement the deal.

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MPS goes hybrid and future ready  

 
At Labelexpo Europe, MPS will unveil a new flexo press with an integrated high quality inkjet printer up to 6 colours and white option. This hybrid printing solution 'EF SYMJET' will give converters a range of new print potential with the combination of conventional and digital printing technologies, along with operator focus that MPS is known for.

Embracing new developments and technologies, MPS prepares its printing presses for the future of LED with the integration of the new GEW hybrid LED UV system. MPS is the first narrow web press manufacturer to show the new GEW hybrid LED UV system (ArcLED), integrated with the next generation EF Neo flexo printing press at Labelexpo Europe.

Read MPS EF SYMJET full article »   
Read GEW hybrid LED UV system with MPS EF Neo full article »  
Partnerships, collaborations

 
Collaboration between industry-leaders is another feature of Labelexpo Europe. Learn more about MPS's involvement with the Linerless Trail and the award winning REVO team with AVT.

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Rotary cutting die assessment

 
The rotary cutting die is a highly sensitive and precision engineered piece of equipment. In order for this tool to operate efficiently and produce high quality die cutting results, it is essential that it is correctly maintained and kept in pristine working condition.

Download this handy rotary cutting die assessment with instructions and what to do with your findings.

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ROTOCON winter promotion

ROTOCON is offering 3-6 months free ink for the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press! Valid for confirmed orders before 10 September 2015.  
 
Watch the Matho Cuttopress sophisticated waste extraction system.

About ROTOCON


ROTOCON provides consulting and service to South Africa label converters in the narrow web industry. Representing industry-leading brands including ROTOCONTROL, MPS, Wink, Screen, Pantec GS Systems, Matho, and Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), ROTOCON also provides on-site service, spare parts, and refurbished equipment. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and after-sales support.

 

For further information regarding machines, service, parts and second-hand equipment please contact us at:

    

Cape Town  
Pascal Aengenvoort
Mobile: 082 377 6535
[email protected]

Marcel Morta

Mobile: 076 218 8016

[email protected]
Johannesburg  
Patrick Aengenvoort   
Mobile: 082 377 6671
[email protected]
Durban
Akhmuth Sayed   
Mobile: 082 377 6705
[email protected]