Welcome to the 33rd edition of Gallus in Touch, the first one in 2013. The Gallus EM 430 S with new short-web hybrid printing units was first unveiled to the public just under two years ago at Labelexpo 2011 in Brussels. Following a subsequent phase of further development, the press was subjected to a field test at Permapack in Rorschach (Switzerland).   more

The Gallus EM 430 S with new short-web hybrid printing units was first unveiled to the public at Labelexpo 2011 in Brussels. Following a subsequent phase of further development, the press was subjected to a field test under production conditions at Permapack in Rorschach (Switzerland). This was successfully completed at the end of 2012.   more

Minimal label press downtimes boost a print shop's productivity and efficiency. In view of the growing competition in the sector, everything possible is being done to minimise downtimes and label printers are under constant pressure to improve their production strategies. The purpose of this two-part presentation is to describe Gallus Rotascreen's support and service solutions for screen printing and screen printing plates as part of the overall label printing system.   more

The Scandinavian market for self-adhesive labels is not large in volume, so the converters who choose to supply it need cost effective production and the ability to offer something different, if they are to attract and sustain business. One company, Rotakett, based in Helsingborg on Sweden’s west coast, has succeeded in building a business in high quality, niche market labels based on a close working relationship with Gallus, the Swiss manufacturer of narrow web presses.   more

Most label print shops in India are small to medium-sized companies located in city centres or the surrounding area. One of these companies stands out due to its well-designed premises, its cutting-edge equipment and, above all, its management style. Manfred Goretzki paid a visit to Letra Graphix in Ahmedabad.   more

Since it was founded in 1992, Gallus-Group UK Ltd., a wholly owned Gallus subsidiary based in the United Kingdom, has provided British and Irish users of Gallus presses with sales advice and local service support. It currently has 8 staff, including 3 service engineers and 2 field sales specialists. To optimise the speed of its service to customers, the subsidiary stocks key spare parts and also Gallus Screeny screen printing plates.   more

Are you looking to unlock new business opportunities and offer your customers real added value? Gallus is offering you the following retrofits for your existing Gallus EM 280 at favourable terms, exclusively until 30 April 2013.   more

To achieve a good print result, particular attention needs to be paid to the most important parameters in rotary screen printing. The key influencing factors are the type of screen, the ink, the squeegee and the flow path. This article looks at the ink and its influence on screen printing. Ink in particular is a parameter that printers are able to influence to a certain extent using additives.   more

Following his apprenticeship as a mechanic, Rolf Forrer joined Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG in 1981 as an NC machine operator. He has held a number of positions at the company over the years, including CAM engineer and screen printing quality assurance and process engineering manager. In 1999, he was put in charge of supply and logistics in the screen printing division.   more