ZYprint116 | “Xeikon 3500 uses dry toner which has passed US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations without pre-coating treatment and is suitable for a wide range of materials, especially high-quality heat transfer labels. With an image resolution of 1,200 DPI, the quality Xeikon 3500 installed in Chongqing of the product is unparalleled”Xu Benkui, who joined ZYprint Group in 2004, has worked as an operator on the printing line, in ink matching and in workshop management. Now he is in charge of the whole Chongqing factory, including the investment program and production operations. For new equipment investment, he has a rational and clear strategy. ‘The Xeikon 3500 uses dry toner which has passed US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations without pre-coating treatment and is suitable for a wide range of materials, especially high-quality heat transfer labels. With an image resolution of 1,200 DPI, the quality of the product is unparalleled. It is no problem at all for us to deliver complex orders with a fast turnaround with this machine.’Wine industry focusIn addition to the new Xeikon 3500 digital press, Chongqing Domino-Spande hybrid press at ZYprint’s factory in ShanghaiZYprint is also equipped with four gravure printing production lines, three screen printing production lines, a Spande fexo press and Domino-Spande hybrid printing line, as well as a series of fnishing machines including stamping, laser die-cutting, slitting and automatic inspection.In contrast to the business model of Shanghai ZYprint, Chongqing ZYprint aims to become a professional printing and packaging supplier to the wine industry. The company has equipped itself with the whole process from design, pre-press, fle processing, proofng, printing, post-press processing and inspection.Chongqing ZYprint has also created a new fexible service model. ‘To meet our customers’ needs, we set up professional technical and service teams, providing them with high-quality products and solutions, which help customers achieve added values,’ Xu Benkui reveals. For example, in November 2020, the company set up a new wine packaging project, which was completed at the end of 2021. With this production line, the company can provide wine brand Spande fexo press in ZYprint’s Chongqing facilityowners with a full set of integrated packaging solutions including wine bottles, boxes and caps, as well as labels.Chongqing ZYprint is fully on its way to transforming into a modern smart factory. The company uses a XLYprint ERP system to realize the automation of the whole management workfow, including ordering, material preparation, production planning and scheduling, warehouse storage and delivery. All production equipment in the workshop has been equipped with Siemens sensors to achieve accurate on-site information collection. Then all data is automatically uploaded to the central control room to monitor production status in real time.L&L is looking forward to seeing ZYprint’s new chapter in the southwest China market.For more from Yolanda Wang on the Chinese label market, go to www.labelsandlabeling.com/contributors/yolanda-wangGravure printing production lines at ZYprint in Chongqinglabelsandlabeling.com