Label printer John Watson installs world’s longest Heidelberg

The machine will print wet labels and tube and box wraps for the whisky market, which represents 90% of the Glasgow firm's business.

John Watson & Co joint managing director Robert McLachlan said the whisky industry was putting value back into its brands by adding more colours.

"We are keen to have the ninth unit for those extra colours or specific varnishes," he said.

The £9.5m-turnover firm will use the pre-coater to apply metallics, white or pearlescents, and the double coaters to apply spot gloss and overall matt finishes for maximum lift and shelf appeal.

The coaters are also equipped with infra red and hot air dryers.

"Our goal is to have one-pass production with maximum clarity," said McLachlan.

The press will be housed at the firm's 3,000sqm factory.

The investment also included a six-colour Heidelberg CD 74 and Gietz foil-blocker.

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