Labels are a critical component of product presentation, identification and brand communication, and the quality of the finished label is just as important as the quality of the print itself. Depending on the application, substrate, shape and method of dispensing, each label requires a carefully considered finishing process to ensure it meets the exacting standards of the customer and performs reliably in use.
At Gavin Watson and TPL, we offer a comprehensive range of specialist finishing capabilities, including precision die cutting, square cutting, rewinding with integrated inspection, and advanced digital finishing. Each process is selected and controlled to achieve the required dimensions, presentation and functional performance, while maintaining consistency throughout the production run. By combining technical expertise, modern equipment and meticulous quality control, we ensure that every label is finished to the highest standard and ready for its intended application.
Wet Glue Die Punching Labels Line
We have invested in the latest Polar DC11 fully automated die cutting production line, further strengthening our commitment to manufacturing excellence, productivity and consistently high quality output. Recognised for its advanced engineering and precision, the Polar DC11 combines exceptional cutting accuracy with rapid make ready times and high speed production, enabling us to respond efficiently to demanding production schedules. The system incorporates fully integrated automatic banding and waste extraction, streamlining the entire finishing process while minimising manual handling and maximising operational efficiency. With a production capacity of approximately 500,000 to 900,000 labels per hour, depending on job specifications and format, this investment provides the speed, consistency and reliability required to deliver large volume label production to the highest professional standards.
Wet Glue Square Cut Labels Line
Our Polar 115 fully automated guillotine and banding line delivers exceptional productivity, precision and consistency, with a processing capacity of approximately 400,000 to 750,000 square cut labels per hour, depending on job specifications. Fully integrated with our closed loop Heidelberg Prinect workflow, the system streamlines production from file to finished product, ensuring accurate cutting, efficient automated banding and effective waste extraction. This advanced level of automation enhances throughput, minimises manual handling and maintains consistently high quality, making the Polar 115 an integral part of our production operation and enabling us to meet demanding customer requirements with speed, reliability and efficiency.
Self-Adhesive Inspection and Rewinding
Quality and consistency are essential at every stage of label production. Our self adhesive label rewinding and inspection process ensures that every reel is carefully checked for print quality, accuracy and consistency before dispatch. Labels are rewound to meet your specific requirements, including roll direction, reel size and core specifications, helping ensure smooth and efficient application on your production line. By combining attention to detail with a commitment to quality, we deliver finished label reels you can rely on, ready to perform when you need them.
Advanced Digital Self-Adhesive Finishing
Our advanced digital finishing capabilities, incorporating systems such as the ABG Digicon, are engineered to complement the exceptional print quality of labels produced on our HP Indigo 6900 press. These highly versatile finishing lines provide precise control over the application of varnishes, specialist embellishments and intricate die cutting, ensuring outstanding registration accuracy and consistency throughout each production run. Carefully controlled varnish application enhances both the visual impact and tactile quality of the finished label, while precision embellishment techniques deliver premium decorative effects with exceptional definition. Advanced cutting technology ensures accurate reproduction of even the most complex label contours, with controlled waste matrix stripping providing clean, reliable removal of surrounding waste material without compromising label integrity. This combination of digital print quality and precision finishing enables us to produce sophisticated, high value labels with exceptional detail, consistency and presentation, meeting the exacting demands of premium brands and technically challenging applications.