Abidjan, Ivory Coast - SOCIPACK, a leading Ivory Coast flexible packaging printer, installs Nilpeter FA-6* flexo press to meet increasing market demands for adhesives labels, sleeves, and wrap-around labels, further cementing their place as one of the fastest growing companies in the African flexible packaging and food packaging sector.

Dedicated to High Quality Flexible Packaging
Located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, SOCIPACK is primarily dedicated to printing high quality flexible packaging for the cosmetic Industry, personal hygiene, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industry, among others.

Managing Director of SOCIPACK, Mr. Hassan Abdallah has chosen the Nilpeter FA-6* press “to ensure the highest level of quality of labels, to meet the growing trend for short run production of new, innovative, and integrated packaging designs, and to deliver on special targeted and customized orders.”

Expanding the Product Portfolio
With the 8-colour Nilpeter FA-6*, the first label printing press in SOCIPACK’s machine park, the company has expanded their portfolio to include high quality labels, sleeves, and wraparounds. The FA-6* enables the printer to achieve the leanest performance in today’s competitive market for laminates, wraparound labels, pouches, shrink sleeves, and more.

Nilpeter’s representatives in the region, BLG International, has a strong sales and service setup in Abidjan. The local support and backup was of utmost importance to SOCIPACK, and the skill was evident during the installation process – the press has been “plug and play”, and SOCIPACK has not experienced any problems whatsoever.

A Second FA-6* in 2018
The company is so pleased with the experience, and in particular with the press, that they are already considering acquiring a second FA-6* in the near future.