Digital web fed press manufacturer Xeikon has launched a remanufacturing program which it says is an attractive option for entry-level operators in the labels space or smaller companies that are wanting to break into the sector.

Under the program, which stands for Remanufactured, Ecological and Xeikon quality, 3000 Series engines are returned to Xeikon’s factory and updated with the latest technology and given a new life.

This includes adding the latest version of the digital frontend X 800 6.0 workflow and there is also an option to widen the print width by up to 40 per cent.

The refurbished Xeikon 3030 is then available at a competitive price starting at $AUD317,000 (197,000 euros) with a 12-month warranty.

Xeikon sales general manager ANZ Trevor Crowley says as growing numbers of label printers continue to seek out presses with greater capacity, such as Xeikon’s CX series, more of the 3000 series machines are increasingly becoming available to be redeployed.

“We are negotiating trade ups from the 3000 series machines for the higher capacity CX3 and CX500 platforms and then these engines are going back into the network,” Crowley told Sprinter.

“They are returned to our manufacturing site in Belgium, stripped down then they are re-worked and whatever parts need to be replaced due to wear or that updated parts are available then this is done. The Engines are then available for sale with full 12 months warranty but they are priced accordingly.

“The REX programme has been developed as we recognised there was a space in the market that we had difficulty accessing due to the price sensitivity of some potential customers, but we know that they are still looking for a high quality, flexible platform that can grow with their business as it evolves, and the REX platforms will deliver that”.

The Xeikon 3030 is a full colour digital press with opaque white ink functionality.

It opens up opportunities for label printers in the health and beauty markets, premium beer and other end-use markets in the label space. The press uses dry toner technology, is certified for food safety and is light fast. It also offers 1200 dpi print resolution ensuring it can serve the high-quality offset label market.

Xeikon director of product management Jeroen Van Bauwel says: “Xeikon has been offering digital presses into the market for more than 30 years. But often, our customers’ digital business runs faster than their press and after a few years they already need to re-invest in a faster model.

“The returned press still has a long lifetime ahead so with our REX program we are remanufacturing these older presses by running them through our factory, implementing all recent updates and upgrading the digital front end to the latest version of our workflow: X-800 6.0.

“The presses that have gone through the REX program are then offered again into the market at a very attractive investment cost. Through the REX program, we are making our well-known digital presses accessible to converters new to digital, with limited investment budgets. REX stands for Remanufactured, Ecological : Xeikon quality.

“Beside the benefits of our press technology, a Xeikon investment can be regarded as long term security. When necessary, our presses can be upgraded on-site for speed and width when the business evolves to that need. We believe the Xeikon 3030 REX will stimulate an even faster adoption of digital in the label market. Not forcing converters to make concessions about serving certain markets but addressing 90% of all end-use applications in the label industry. This will be an investment which can grow with their needs over time as their business evolves.”

“ They are returned to our manufacturing site in Belgium, stripped down then they are re-worked and whatever parts need to be replaced due to wear or that updated parts are available then this is done. The Engines are then available for sale with full 12 months warranty but they are priced accordingly

Xeikon ANZ sales general manager Trevor Cowley

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