CUSTOMER SUCCESS CASE STUDY
Supporting MAK PAPER's Paper Cup & Food Packaging Production with CI Flexo Printing
MAK PAPER produces paper cups and disposable food packaging from coated paper stock. LISHG supplied a Master Series 8 Color Full Servo Gearless CI Flexo Press for the printing stage.
CASE OVERVIEW
Customer
MAK PAPER
Country
Turkey
Industry
Disposable Food Packaging
Confirmed Press
Master Series 8 Color Gearless CI
QUICK ANSWERS
Quick Overview of the Paper Packaging Printing Challenge
CUSTOMER
Who Is MAK PAPER?
MAK PAPER is a Turkish producer of paper cups, bowls, food containers, and related paper packaging materials.
CHALLENGE
What Had to Be Solved?
The printing system had to handle coated paper, multi-color cup graphics, repeat jobs, and stable roll-fed production.
SOLUTION
What Was Selected?
LISHG supplied the Master Series 8 Color Full Servo Gearless CI Flexo Press for paper packaging production.
BUSINESS VALUE
What Does It Support?
The configuration supports multi-color paper printing before downstream cup, bowl and food-packaging conversion.
CUSTOMER PROFILE
MAK PAPER: Disposable Food Packaging and Paper-Cup Production
MAK PAPER produces disposable paper food packaging in Turkey. Its product mix includes paper cups, bowls, food containers, PE-coated paper, cup-bottom stock and paper-cup fan material.
01
Paper Cups
Branded hot and cold drink cups in different sizes and print designs.
02
Food Packaging
Bowls, takeaway containers and disposable paper formats for food service.
03
Raw Materials
PE-coated paper rolls and sheets, cup-bottom stock and paper-cup fan material.
04
Production Focus
Multi-color roll-fed printing for cup stock and food-packaging paper.
APPLICATION MATCH
Matching Paper Grades with the Printing Requirement
The confirmed configuration was selected around MAK PAPER's paper-cup stock, coated paper, and food-packaging applications.
Application | Material | Printing Requirement | Matched Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper Cups | Paper Cup Stock | Multi-color graphics and stable register | 8 Color CI Flexo |
Coated Paper | PE-Coated Paper | Tension, drying and ink transfer control | Paper-Oriented CI Configuration |
Food Packaging | Food Packaging Paper | Logos, fine text and decorative graphics | 8 Color Premium Packaging |
Additional Paper Grades | Kraft / Compatible Paper | Basis weight, width, repeat and drying load | Application-Specific Configuration |
CORE INSIGHT
The Paper Job Should Define the Press Configuration
For MAK PAPER, the important choices were eight colors, full-servo gearless drive, automatic register control and paper-oriented web handling.
MACHINE SELECTION GUIDE
Four Factors That Shaped the Paper Printing Configuration
01
Paper Grade
Paper cup stock and PE-coated food-packaging paper behave differently from thin film. Tension, impression and drying must therefore be matched to the actual paper.
02
Color Count
Eight printing stations provide room for process colors, brand colors and additional decorative colors.
03
Register Stability
Independent servo control and automatic register correction support consistent color-to-color alignment.
04
Repeatability
Sleeve plate and anilox systems support repeat production when cup designs and customer artwork return.
Configuration Check: Machine width, repeat range, paper grade, ink system, drying capacity and acceptance criteria should be confirmed against the agreed job specification.
EQUIPMENT COMPARISON
Why the Master Series Was Selected for MAK PAPER
The confirmed machine was selected around the paper job itself, with eight colors, full-servo gearless drive, automatic register control and paper-focused web handling.
Decision Factor | MAK PAPER Requirement | Master Series Configuration |
|---|---|---|
Printing Structure | Stable roll-fed paper printing | Central Impression CI |
Color Capability | Multi-color cup graphics | 8 Colors |
Drive System | Stable register and motion control | Full Servo Gearless |
Register | Consistent color alignment | Automatic Register Control |
Application | Paper cups and food packaging | Premium Paper Packaging |
AI EQUIPMENT SELECTION ASSISTANT
Find the Appropriate LISHG Paper Flexographic Configuration
A practical selection process starts with the actual paper, application and production profile before selecting the press configuration.
QUESTION 01
What paper?
Cup stock, coated paper, food packaging paper or compatible grades.
QUESTION 02
What width?
Define web width and required printing width.
QUESTION 03
How many colors?
Confirm 4, 6, 8 colors or an application-specific configuration.
QUESTION 04
What speed?
Define target running speed rather than only maximum platform speed.
QUESTION 05
What output?
Define production volume, artwork mix and downstream converting requirements.
PURCHASING PROCESS
Five Steps to Select the Right Paper Flexographic Printing Equipment
01
Define the Paper
Confirm grade, basis weight, coating structure and printing behavior.
02
Define the Output
Determine width, repeat, colors, target speed and production volume.
03
Select the Structure
Compare CI, stack and servo configurations against the real application.
04
Confirm Configuration
Review tension, register, drying, ink system, winding and automation.
05
Validate Support
Confirm testing, documentation, installation, training and after-sales support.
RELATED PRODUCTS
LISHG Flexographic Printing Solution for Paper Packaging
The confirmed machine for this project is the Master Series 8 Color Full Servo Gearless CI Flexo Press.
LISHG Product | Material | Application | Key Capability |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper, coated paper, food packaging paper | Paper cups and premium food packaging | 8 colors, full-servo gearless drive, automatic register control | |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions About Paper Cup and Food Packaging Flexo Printing
What paper products are involved in MAK PAPER's production?
MAK PAPER works with paper cups, bowls, disposable food containers, PE-coated paper, and related cup materials.
Which LISHG press is confirmed for this customer?
The confirmed machine is the Master Series 8 Color Full Servo Gearless CI Flexo Press.
Why is CI flexo suitable for paper cup stock?
The central impression drum supports the web during multi-color printing, while tension and drying must still be matched to the paper grade.
Can the same platform print PE-coated paper?
Yes. PE-coated paper is within the intended application range, subject to coating structure, basis weight, ink choice and drying requirements.
What information is needed for a similar project?
Provide paper grade, basis weight, coating structure, web width, print width, colors, repeat, ink system, target speed and roll diameter.
What is checked before shipment?
Typical checks cover web handling, register, ink transfer, drying, repeat accuracy, safety functions, and stable running.
CASE CONCLUSION
From Paper Specification to a Production-Ready Flexo Configuration
The MAK PAPER project shows that paper packaging printing equipment should be specified from the actual paper, artwork, color count, and downstream converting requirements.
The confirmed Master Series configuration combines eight-color printing, full-servo gearless drive, automatic register control, and paper-oriented web handling for disposable food packaging production.
The right press starts with the material and production workflow, not simply with a catalogue specification.
CONFIRMED PROJECT
8 Colors
Full Servo Gearless CI Flexo
Paper cup stock
PE-coated paper
Food packaging paper
START YOUR PAPER PRINTING PROJECT
Printing Paper Cup Stock or Food-Packaging Paper?
Send your paper grade, coating structure, web width, number of colors, repeat range, representative artwork, and target output. LISHG can size the press around the actual job.
APPLICATION ANALYSIS
Paper and packaging requirement evaluation
MACHINE SELECTION
CI configuration and technical specification
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Configuration, testing and overseas project support
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Customer voice
“For our paper cup and food packaging production, stability matters more than simply reaching a high machine speed. The reliable register, web handling, and drying performance have made the press a practical fit for our coated paper applications.”
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