NextGen Label Group™, a leader in advanced labeling and packaging solutions announced a new capital expenditure aimed at increasing production capabilities with the addition of a Nilpeter FA 22” Flexographic Press. This strategic investment expands NextGen Label Group’s production capacity, strengthens operational flexibility, and adds built-in redundancy across its facilities. As the company’s third 22” Nilpeter press, it brings the total press count to 20 across two locations.
Investment in Nilpeter FA 22″ Press Underscores the Company’s Committment to Innovation, Efficiency and Brand Custodianship
The press provides enhanced flexibility and precision, allowing the company to manage large, complex label runs with superior efficiency. This solutions-centric investment provides high-quality, technology-driven innovation increasing overall capacity, ensuring consistent quality, and helping meet the evolving needs of customers across industries such as spirits, food and beverage, health & beauty, medical, industrial, and more. Features of the press include:
- 22” wide
- Nine color stations
- Automatic ABG unwind/rewind units
- Advanced embellishments including cold foil, spot varnish, tactile lamination and more
Delivering on the Promise of Brand Custodianship
“Brand Custodianship is at the core of every decision we make as an organization,” said Dan Rosenbaum, President & CEO of NextGen Label Group. “With this investment we are delivering on the promise of brand custodianship by protecting the integrity of our customer’s brand, helping optimize the shelf impact of their packaging and providing the next generation of innovative solutions they demand,” he added.
Nick Noyes, Chief Operations Officer added, “By investing in the Nilpeter, we continue to deliver measurable benefits to our customers. The new press offers expanded customization options, superior print precision and consistent quality needed to help brands succeed.”
“At Nilpeter, we are honored to continue our long-standing partnership with NextGen Label Group. We congratulate them on their investment in the FA-22 – our flagship flexo press,” said Lenny DeGirolmo, President, Nilpeter USA. “This installation is not only a reflection of the trust built over decades, but also a strong signal of where the industry is heading: towards innovation, freedom of choice, and true value for converters. In times when external pressures attempt to limit options in the American market, it is refreshing to see forward-thinking companies like NextGen Label Group make decisions based on performance, efficiency, and long-term vision rather than artificial constraints. We are proud to stand alongside them on that journey,” he added.
Anticipated Operation
The new press is scheduled for delivery and installation in Q4 2025. NextGen Label Group anticipates the press to be fully operational in Q1 2026.
About NextGen Label Group
NextGen Label Group represents the merged assets of Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine.
The NextGen label division produces high-quality label and packaging solutions for some of the most trusted brands in the world. Markets include Spirits, Non-Alcoholic Beverage, Household, Health, Beauty, Cannabis, Industrial and Medical. Product offerings include Pressure Sensitive Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Flexible Packaging, RFID Labels and Extended Content & Promotional Labels. With production facilities in Syracuse, NY and Cohoes, NY, the company uses the latest in label printing and converting technology to ensure their customers’ brand image is delivered to the market just as they intended. For more information, please visit www.nglabel.com.
The Van Alstine division provides Label Application expertise in support of the label printing divisions. They are also one of 3M’s most valuable distributor partners. They supply some of the region’s most respected companies with labelers & end-of-line packaging systems, equipment, service and related materials. For more information, please visit www.vanalstineinc.com.
