OPM Group has completed a £2.6 million investment in new technology as part of an effort to improve its service provision and facilitate growth.

The label and flexible packaging manufacturer has invested in a 14 colour FA-4 flexographic press from Nilpeter. The press comes with UV-lamination, multiple die units and additional value-adding units for screen, hot foil, cold foil, embossing, in-setting and cross-over printing.

The new press allows production of a four-ply label in a single pass in up to 10 colours, utilising different substrates in one label to control weight and thickness. It boasts an automatic butt splicer and LRD automatic transfer rewind to enhance lean manufacturing standards. 

OPM Group has also completed significant upgrades to its existing presses, undertaken to expand the high quality and efficient label and flexible packaging production capabilities offered to customers. Upgrades have included Martin Automation and AVT Helios 6 Systems added to all presses and finishing equipment.