The acquisition of these two machines will allow the company to offer its
customers the best printing quality as a result of state-of-the-art technology
Girona, August 11, 2021. – Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing
and converting industry, is expanding its presence in Thailand after the sale of an Offset CI8
printing press and an ML1 MC laminator to Prepack, a leading supplier of flexible packaging in
Thailand. The acquisition of these two machines will enable the company to offer its customers
the best printing quality as a result of Comexi’s leading offset central impression printing
technology.
“We are very satisfied with this agreement. Prepack is a solid company and has an exceedingly
serious market proposal,” explains Alexander Astudillo, Comexi Area Manager of this region, who
highlights that “Prepack Thailand consistently explores new options to develop the best packaging
solutions for today and tomorrow to offer the market.” Astudillo positively values the passion with
which Prepack operates: “To do and enjoy an undertaking is simply the best course of action to
achieve maximum results.”
Prepack Thailand was established in 1973 after adopting the flexible packaging manufacturing
technology from Prepac France. The company’s early collaborations, producing pasteurised milk
packaging under Royal patronage, were with the Nongpho Ratchaburi Dairy Corporation.
Additional prior products included 5kg rice bags for Prathum Rice Mill.
Presently, Prepack Thailand is a well-recognized Thai top flexible packaging manufacturer. The
company has expanded its product range, and supplies diverse industries, which includes food,
snacks, personal care and hygiene, chemical and industrial, and various other consumer areas.
Since 2015, Prepack Thailand has been affiliated with SCG Packaging, Thailand’s largest
packaging company, and a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group, a leading industrial conglomerate
in the Southeast Asia Region.
The Comexi Offset CI8 press is the result of combining the advantages of offset variable size
printing with central drum technology. It is the best solution for short and medium size runs,
embraces the demand of time to market and printing quality, reduces operating cost, and has less
of an environmental impact. The offset central impression printing technology is a two-fold
environmentally responsible option, as print is done without solvents and frontal printing, with EB
protective varnishes, allows for the replacement of laminated products or the reduction of the
number of layers due to the capabilities of chemical, thermal, and scratch resistance of EB
lacquers. As a result of combining multiple SKUs within the same print job, which reduces waste
and changes, the Comexi Offset CI8 provides maximum flexibility. Furthermore, the Comexi’s
central drum offset printing allows for faster prepress and job changeover.
The Comexi ML1 MC is an ultra-productive laminator fulfilling every customers’ requirements in
regard to an extremely competitive market. Resulting with the highest efficiency averages, it is
the perfect machine to match the most demanding market needs. This machine is a perfectly
compatible regarding water-based coatings which with certainty, require high drying capabilities.
The Comexi ML1 MC, a laminator machine designed for the highest demands, not only has highperformance turrets and extremely efficient modular drying units, but also delivers outstanding
results, including those for the most challenging jobs. Furthermore, the Comexi ML1 MC is unique
for its user interface, which is highly intuitive, making it considerably easier for operators to use.
The Comexi ML1 MC is the best ally in terms of high productivity.
About Comexi – www.comexi.com
Comexi, founded in 1954, has extensive experience in manufacturing equipment for the
flexible packaging conversion industry. As a world leader, it operates five product lines,
each specialized in a different conversion process: flexography printing, offset printing,
laminating, slitting, and digital services. Furthermore, it has a Service and Technical
Assistance Business Unit that offers service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The company has two production plants: one in Riudellots de la Selva (Girona, Spain) and
another one in Montenegro, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). There are also two
offices in Miami (USA) and Moscow (Russia). Moreover, Comexi is represented in more
than 100 countries. This commercial network allows us to have proximity to our customers
in order to optimally respond to their needs.
Comexi includes the Manel Xifra Boada Technological Centre, Comexi CTec, where the
company provides support and shares its knowledge with various groups involved in the
flexible printing industry process.