PT Apecmas Utama Indonesia, a leading provider of prepress, press and finishing machines, has celebrated its 23-year relationship with Esko by being the first to introduce the new flagship CDI Quartz ecosystem to the regional market.
Hailed as the pinnacle of flexo platemaking, the Esko Quartz ecosystem complements the leading Crystal technology as a top-of-the-line addition to the Esko digital flexo solutions portfolio. The Esko Quartz ecosystem offers a dual optics system that supports both legacy and forward-looking flexo platemaking with optimised Quartz Screening, enabling converters to achieve incredible new standards in flexographic print quality.
‘As Esko celebrates 25 years of innovation in Indonesia, we are thrilled to mark 23 years of strategic partnership with the company by introducing this latest innovation to the regional market,’ said Vera Tjandra, Director of PT Apecmas Utama Indonesia. ‘Since 2003, we have worked with Esko to power Indonesia’s transition from conventional platemaking to fully digital, automated flexo ecosystems - driving measurable performance gains, technology upgrades and competitive advantage for converters across the Indonesian archipelago.
‘PT Apecmas has led that transformation on the ground, helping converters modernise, scale and outperform with Esko innovations,’ she said. ‘When the market was still dominated by traditional processes, we introduced Esko digital imaging solutions that enabled letterpress converters to significantly increase plate accuracy, reduce remake rates, improve print consistency and ultimately win higher-value jobs.
‘As flexographic printing became the industry standard, we then deployed innovative Esko LED exposure technology, delivering faster processing cycles, energy savings, stable dot reproduction, improved plate durability and a reduced operating cost,’ she said. ‘Now, PT Apecmas leads again, introducing Indonesia’s first Esko Quartz ecosystem for the flexible packaging industry.’
New Quartz optical technology enables users of the new system to image higher frequency surface structures at 2000lpi (Q-Cells) with an imaging resolution of 4000ppi, providing a major leap forward in flexo plate imaging speed and print quality. Imaging at 4000ppi is nearly double the current industry standard and microcells engraved in the solid ink areas at a 2000lpi resolution is proven to significantly boost ink transfer, delivering a way for print converters to match gravure print quality in flexography.
Arnab Maiti, Esko General Manager of SEA, GCH & OCE, Digital Flexo Solutions, said it was fitting that PT Apecmas was the first supplier to make the latest flagship technology available in Indonesia.
‘From Jakarta to nationwide territorial coverage, PT Apecmas has supported converters through every major technological shift, backed by 25 years of Esko leadership in global innovation,’ he said. “This new, top-of-the-line complete flexo platemaking solution raises the bar on quality to the very highest level. The Esko Quartz ecosystem truly enables flexo printers to achieve the optimum results for their customers.
‘This anniversary – and the continuation of our partnership with the introduction of the Esko Quartz ecosystem - marks another potential turning point for converters across the region who are looking to automate, are ready to scale or for those leaders ready to dominate their segment,’ he said.
PT Apecmas Utama Indonesia is Indonesia’s leading provider of Esko digital imaging and flexographic solutions, serving converters nationwide with advanced technology, technical expertise and strategic industry support.
