FC Group completes another successful equipment installation at AR Packaging Nigeria Limited

Despite the challenges faced by the industry, due to Covid-19, FC Group after a successful Q1/Q2 in Nigeria and Ghana continue to see an upsurge of new business with customers delighted with their purchasing decisions.

AR Packaging Nigeria Limited, which took over Nampak Cartons Nigeria established in 2004 and producing folding carton products for the tobacco, food, and consumer goods segments, has joined our extensive list of customers adapting to the new reality with Kodak Platesetter CTP.

AR Packaging Nigeria Limited took a decision to purchase a KODAK TRENDSETTER Platesetter CTP amidst the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. They wanted to be ready and dynamic to reap the benefits from new opportunities presented by the changing business landscape.

According to Anthony Fitzpatrick, Operations Manager at AR Packaging Nigeria Limited, “With the acquisition of Nampak Cartons Nigeria, we have taken an important first step towards establishing a footprint in the African market. We are incredibly pleased to have found such a competent partner for our global growth ambitions, and we will now be able to serve our multinational customer base on three continents, including Africa, thanks to FC Group who have extensive experience in fitting the needs of commercial and packing printers in strategic African countries”.

“Together with the experienced management team of AR Packaging Nigeria Limited, and with the acquisition of a new KODAK TRENDSETTER Platesetter CTP, we are convinced that we will be able to deploy true growth opportunities in Nigeria and more broadly in Africa.”

AR Packaging Group currently employs 5500 people across 30 facilities in 13 countries. It offers carton-based and flexible packaging solutions to a large variety of customers across Food, Beauty, Healthcare, Branded products and Machine Systems market segments.

KODAK TRENDSETTER PLATESETTER

The KODAK TRENDSETTER Platesetter is the perfect solution for printers who want to have the most energy-efficient operation. This with the KODAK ACHIEVE NEWS Platesetter CTP solution are transforming prepress now more than ever as printers strive to do whatever they can to save energy, automate or embark on innovative technology, both for cost and sustainable environmental reasons.

FC Group’s top engineer Humphrey Wambugu, who has tremendous Kodak technical knowledge, and who assists with managing FC Group’s outfit in Kenya, looking after East and Central African markets, together with Kunle Ogunjobi our Nigerian based engineer, walked the team through the plate set-up using KODAK SWORD MAX Thermal Plates, after successfully installing the Trendsetter, Kodak Prinergy and Pandora Workflow Solution for AR Packaging Nigeria Limited.

KODAK SWORD MAX THERMAL PLATES

KODAK SWORD MAX Thermal Plate is designed to withstand handling and transportation challenges, such as delays, heat, and humidity. With excellent scratch and scuff and a long 18-month shelf life, you get maximum value out of every plate. It is the one processed plate you can trust to grow your business.

AN EDGE OVER THE COMPETITION: Premium features, such as high-resolution capabilities, fast imaging, and long unbaked run lengths, let you deliver excellent quality print, on time and on budget. Grow your business while keeping costs low.

FLEXIBLE: Say 'yes' to new business with a single plate for multiple applications. Excellent performance on a variety of substrates, such as metal, PET, and heavy-duty card so you can use the same plate with no compromises, from offset packaging to publications.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: SWORD MAX plates have best-in-class chemical resistance, achieve long unbaked run lengths in difficult press conditions and are ideal for UV and low-energy UV applications.

We at FC Group are delighted with our successful installations and welcome our new customers and partners including AR Packaging Nigeria Limited who are extremely pleased with their purchasing decision for a KODAK TRENDSETTER Platesetter. We look forward to supporting their business with plates, consumables and service support and to sharing other success stories.