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SAV s.r.l. redefines position in Italy with BOBST MASTER M5 flexo press purchase
With faster time to market and superior printing quality, SAV s.r.l. is meeting customer demand thanks to a wider range of labels and printing solutions.
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SAV s.r.l., a company located in Central Italy (Falconara Marittima, in the province of Ancona), previously focused exclusively on producing labels for the country’s industrial sector. However, thanks to the acquisition of a BOBST MASTER M5, the company has expanded its horizons and successfully entered new markets, including applications beyond labels in the pharmaceutical, food, electronics, chemicals, and cosmetics sectors. The move has been supported by the highly connected and automated technology of the MASTER M5. This versatile inline flexo press is perfect for converters willing to automate their production line, with systems and solutions that reduce downtime and waste. For example, the press is configurable with print cylinders or sleeves and is ready to be equipped with oneECG technology, to ensure repeatable consistency irrespective of application run length, and minimize ink consumption and inventory.
Andrea Moschini, CEO of SAV s.r.l., said: “Having printed industrial labels for a long time using a two-color press and then an eight-color press, installation of the advanced and automated eight-color MASTER M5 in 2023 showed us the potential of doing more for the label industry in Italy. Since then, customer orders have continued to become more complex and demanding, like multilayer labels. To redefine our place in the Italian market, we needed an advanced press to expand our capacity and accelerate growth.“BOBST MASTER M5 has allowed us to modernize our production floor, enhanced our print quality, increased our production speed and capacity, and made us more versatile in response to customer demands. Having a press that is fully automated and Industry 4.0 enabled has made this so much easier and means we have been able to take big steps in new directions.”

Specific benefits of the new press to SAV s.r.l. include the ability to more effectively transition seamlessly from short to long production runs, and the option to print on a wider range of materials, from BOPP self-adhesive labelstock, to alu-foil, lamitubes and even light cardboard. BOBST’s reputation, expertise and knowledge of the technologies and markets beyond where SAV s.r.l. has established a reputation has proved to be a benefit as well. The printing company has opted for a five-year service package from BOBST, which will ensure SAV s.r.l. receives scheduled inspections on-site and remote support, as well as recommendations for updates and upgrades aimed at optimizing and maintaining the machine.
Marco Carpi, BOBST Sales Manager for Southern and Central Italy, said: “We are an internationally recognized brand, which manufactures machines in Italy. When it came to the investment by Andrea and his team, this complemented the optimal balance between final product quality, cost-effectiveness and overall market superiority. Additionally, our expertise and knowledge extends across industries such as flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated board. This makes BOBST the ideal partner for a printer such as SAV s.r.l. when deciding to expand their portfolio.“When it comes to technology and printing quality, the MASTER M5 incorporates features for precise register setting and control, ensuring the desired and consistent quality outcomes. This enhances their operational efficiency, making production more streamlined while consistently meeting the high-quality standards expected by their customers.”
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