After successfully installing a six-colour GL644 advance with coater, a 111.76cm (44 inch) press that offers greater sheet efficiency, reduced waste, and lower energy consumption, Slovenian packaging specialist Omicron d.o.o. has now placed an order for a second Komori press: the GL640 advance with coater. With this investment, the company continues to build on its ambition to serve the folding carton market with high productivity and premium quality.
‘Because of the Komori machine, we can now take orders that are much more complex to produce,’ said Gregor Lebeničnik, co-owner and head of production. ‘It gives us a competitive edge we didn’t have before.’
Founded and run by the Lebeničnik siblings—Gregor, Maja (director), and Damjan (finishing and logistics), Omicron operates a 4500sqm production facility in Domžale, Slovenia. With a team of around 50 employees, the company produces folding cartons and specialty boxes for clients in the automotive, food, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Their reputation for fast turnaround and consistent quality is backed by a steady pace of investment: in people, processes, and machinery.
‘Our goal is that our company becomes a synonym for quality and a reliable partner to our clients,’ said Lebeničnik.
The Komori Lithrone GL644 advance is a six-colour press capable of printing sheets up to 840 x 1150mm. This format represents a significant upgrade from the widely used 102cm (40 inch) format, especially for packaging printers who aim to produce more units per sheet and reduce production time.
The larger 111.76cm (44 inch) format offers clear savings in energy consumption, material usage, and waste generation. By printing more on each sheet, packaging printers can reduce press time, lower their environmental footprint, and handle more diverse layouts, all without compromising quality.
This aligns well with industry trends where sustainability and efficiency are no longer optional, but essential. The GL644 advance with coater helps meet those goals head-on. For Omicron, it means faster makeready, fewer sheets per job, and streamlined die-cutting workflows.
‘We achieve better quality with less waste,’ Lebeničnik explained. ‘It’s more productive, and the output is far more consistent.’
Alongside this investment, Omicron has also placed an order for a Komori Lithrone GL640 advance with coater, a six-colour 102cm (40 inch) press designed for high-speed, high-quality printing, capable of handling sheets up to 750 x 1050mm. Once installed, the GL640 will complement the capabilities of the GL644 by providing flexibility for shorter runs or jobs that fit the 40 inch format more efficiently. Together, the two presses will offer Omicron a highly adaptable setup for a wide range of packaging jobs.
One of the highlights of Omicron’s new press is the PQA-S (Print Quality Assessment System), Komori’s inline colour and defect control technology. By automatically monitoring and adjusting colour during production, the system ensures consistent output without slowing down the process.
‘The machine is designed to be user-friendly. The printers are really satisfied because their work has become much easier. Installation was fast and professional, and support is always available, though we rarely need it.’
The installation and technical support were delivered by PROSISTEM GRAF, Komori’s official representative in Slovenia. ‘Our collaboration with Omicron reflects the strength of our local partnership model,’ said a spokesperson from PROSISTEM GRAF. ‘We don’t just provide the press—we stay closely involved to ensure our customers can truly maximise its capabilities.’
Omicron’s facility now houses three offset presses, four die-cutting machines, five gluing lines, and specialised equipment for trays and burger boxes. With the GL644 advance with coater at the centre of its print department, the company can handle even more demanding projects with greater precision, reduced waste, and improved lead times.
‘It allows us to say yes to projects that would have been too complex before,’ Lebeničnik said. ‘It’s made a big difference in how we approach packaging work.’
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