Comexi expands presence and increases sales in CIS and Russia markets

The worldwide partner sets new records in this area and expects a 20% increase
in turnover in comparison with 2015

Comexi, specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging
industry, has registered a strong first half-year in the CIS and Russia markets following the
positive trend of 2016, with solid performance in flexographic printing, offset printing, laminating
and slitting lines.
Last year was Comexi’s record sales year in this area and the group foresees to maintain it this
2017. This increment can mainly be due to the fact that local converters have registered more
orders and average prices for packaging increased which helped local producers to develop
and invest in highly efficient and productive equipment to make a significant profit.
In this sense, the group’s expects to increase its turnovers in this area by 20% this year in
comparison with 2015. Besides, Comexi also anticipates a very busy 2018 continuing to
increase sales with the group’s entry into new regions like Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and others
flexible packaging markets. “During these past years, clients have purchased all types of top
quality presses, laminators and slitters and currently we are noticing a great interest of the offset
printing CI8 technology by some of the largest companies in the area”, affirms Comexi’s Area
Manager in this region, Rashad Ismailov. Besides, Ismailov highlights that companies are
interested in this innovative printing technology for its “rapid changeovers, great time-to-market,
low costs and high quality printing; the only one similar to gravure”. On the other hand, this
technology is positioned as a great solution between digital printing and flexographic printing for
medium and short runs.
“Comexi machines are world known for their ability to produce as much as possible thanks to
their quick changeovers and easy accessibility and maintenance. At the same time, the ratio
price/quality offered is considered as the best in the market”, ensures Rashad Ismailov. In
addition, Comexi’s Area Manager stresses that customers consider that Comexi’s technical
service and the attention within Comexi is accessible and quick, effectively answering and
solving clients’ requests; standards highly valued by companies located in these areas.
Comexi F2 ML sold to Tom Ltd.
Since 2004 Comexi has installed more than 150 new machines in these territories, including
more than 60 printing presses, a figure that represents a very high percentage of customers
who are committed to innovation, looking for the latest technologies in the flexible packaging
industry and it is a clear example of Comexi’s rapid development in these regions.
Furthermore, at RosUpack trade fair edition celebrated last June in Moscow, Comexi registered
numerous visits from potential, current clients and closed one major trade agreement: the
purchase of a Comexi F2 ML flexo press with 10 colours by Tom Ltd., an important Russian
company which is part from KDV Group. This enterprise, mostly dedicated to snacks and food
packaging, has acquired one of Comexi’s latest developments in its flexographic printing line.
The Comexi F2 ML is an excellent machine designed to get the best quality at high speeds with
large repeats. This press stands out for its high degree of versatility, its great profitability while
maintaining the ergonomics and usability features of the Comexi F2 flexo press range.
Specifically, this is the fifth Comexi’s flexographic press that Tom Ltd. acquires and not the only
Comexi flexo press the company invests in this year. This 2017 Tom Ltd. has already
purchased a Comexi DUAL laminator, a Comexi SL2 laminator a part from the Comexi F2 ML
flexo press. At present, this innovative company has three Comexi laminators, two more are
being manufactured and will be shipped soon, five Comexi slitters and other Comexi peripheral
equipment. “This new press Comexi F2 ML is a clear example of the great alliance that exists
between Comexi and this important firm that has been consolidated as a benchmark company
in the flexible packaging sector of Russia”, affirms Comexi’s Vice President, Ramon Xifra.
“We also have closed new commercial agreements such as the sale of a Comexi F4 and, in
parallel, initiated different interesting projects in all these territories”, stresses Rashad Ismailov.
Furthermore, Comexi has just produced numerous equipment following different trade
agreements with other companies. For example, Tiko Plastic acquired its second Comexi
FPLUS press, which becomes its fifth Comexi flexographic press installed at their facilities.
Moreover, another of the key companies in this sector, Uniflex, has also acquired its third F4
press, a Comexi DUAL laminator with video inspection and a top-of-the-range Comexi S1 DT
slitter with lasers and labellers; top gamma technologies that are added to its Comexi FUTURA
holographic laminator, already running. Besides, Uniflex staff spent one week at Comexi
Technological Centre, Comexi CTec, upgrading their knowledge in the lamination field. “We
really appreciate their confidence with our innovative and top-of-the-range technologies. These
are great investments that will enhance their production”, affirms Rashad Ismailov.
Comexi includes the Manel Xifra Boada Technological Centre (Comexi CTec) where the
company provides support and transfers its knowledge to the various groups involved in the
flexible packaging industry process. This past September, from 19th until the 22th, Comexi
CTec have carried out with great success the 10th edition of the Practical Maintenance Course
in Russian addressed to Maintenance Heads, Section Heads and senior operators interested in
increase their knowledge in efficient maintenance programs in flexographic presses, laminating
and slitting machines. Every year, the Comexi CTec programs between 1 and 2 technical
sessions in Russian language. The next one will be about the lamination field next February
2018.
Comexi has extensive experience in manufacturing equipment for the flexible packaging
conversion industry. World leader, it runs five product lines, each specialised in a different
conversion process: flexography printing, offset printing, gravure printing, laminating and slitting.
The company has more than 36,000 sqm. distributed over three production centres in Riudellots
de la Selva (Girona, Spain), Brazil and Italy. Furthermore, its widespread sales network extends
to more than 100 countries, providing quick service and immediate technical assistance to all its
clients.