"One sure strategy [for printers] to beat competition is to guarantee that the end product reaches the customer in mint condition, whether it be a magazine, text book or catalogue," said European equipment manager Pierre Sabourin.

The range is made up of two identical priced models, the R1 and R2. The only difference is that the R1 offers a beaded side seal, while the R2 uses a bottom overlap seal.

Both wrappers, capable of up to 300 packages a minute, use a cast iron knife end seal system and offer advanced safety controls and maintenance.