Customize 26 and 29 mm crown caps with P-ink digital printing!

Thanks to the development of this technology, Pelliconi is now also ready to respond to the needs of small breweries and those companies seeking maximum creative flexibility, bringing to bear the experience and reliability of a market leader.

Offset printing vs. digital printing: two technologies compared

The advent of this new printing technology necessitates a brief examination of what differentiates more traditional offset printing from more modern digital printing:

• Offset printing
  Requires the preparation of a metal plate on which the image to be transferred in printing is reproduced. The use of a matrix makes it an inaccessible printing method for small quantities, with production times typically ranging from 6 to 8 weeks
• Digital printing
  Does not require the use of a matrix, but the image is processed digitally. This allows for in-process changes to the subject to be printed, ensuring speed and extreme customization
  
  

Both printing methodologies guarantee qualitatively excellent results making it preferable to choose one or the other for production reasons alone. Indeed, the technology behind the two systems makes them suitable for projects and businesses that differ from each other, especially in terms of the quantities required and the costs to be incurred.

With this in mind, digital printing, while also usable for large-scale production, is a service that lends itself perfectly to small-batch demand because it is based on a more flexible production process than offset.

The difference is then also in the customization possibilities: digital printing technology allows various shades of color to be imprinted on the cap - with no limits in the number of possible shades even on the same cap - for any customization needs. The wealth of colors and shades becomes a way for companies to express their value and brand identity, turning packaging into a true marketing lever.

Pelliconi's innate tendency for innovation and desire to respond to emerging market needs prompted it to develop its own digital printing technology and introduce it as a new tool for customizing 26 mm and 29 mm crown caps.

P-Ink is born: the digital printing technology signed Pelliconi

Pelliconi has always been attentive to new developments and especially sensitive to the changes taking place in its target market, in which it is one of the most important players internationally.

It was with this in mind that the new digital printing technology was developed. A system that responds to new market trends and allows all beverage manufacturers to benefit from the reliability and quality of Pelliconi, which has served the world's leading companies for years.

Thanks to digital printing, it therefore becomes possible even for small craft beer producers to have Pelliconi, a world leader in cap production, as a partner.

The three biggest advantages introduced into the field of crown caps by Pelliconi's P-Ink digital printing are in fact:

• The extreme customization of the cap
• The ability to work even on small batches
• The quality of the printing and the wide choice of colors

Maximum customization of the crown cap

Pelliconi's P-Ink takes the concept of customization to the extreme, making it possible to create unique designs for both 26 mm and 29 mm crown caps.

This means being able to use the cap not only as part of the packaging but as a communication and promotional tool, up to and including customer engagement campaigns for an event.

In fact, digital printing makes it possible to differentiate the design of each cap with a unique color rendition, offering color shades that are not possible in offset printing.

Being able to reproduce richly detailed images such as paintings or photos on the cap sky, with excellent rendering of shades and details is therefore an important opportunity to remark on one's brand identity.

Perfect for small batch printing

From today, even those who own a craft brewery or brew beer for passion thanks to P-Ink digital printing will have the opportunity to rely on a market leader to make their own crown caps.

In fact, the ease of customization and low start-up costs of digital printing make it possible to work on even small quantities, but with the guaranteed quality and reliability of an industry leader like Pelliconi.

What makes Pelliconi's P-Ink digital printing unique

Pelliconi has developed a unique technology, a digital printing system that can offer a wide range of customization possibilities, combined with flexibility in terms of orders.

Thanks to Pelliconi's P-Ink digital printing you will have at your disposal:

1. Wide range of colors

There are no limitations in the choice of color varieties, but room for imagination and use of color will be allowed. As mentioned above, the range of colors that can be used is virtually infinite, providing opportunities for truly customized designs. Thanks to digital printing, each cap will be identical to the next in terms of print quality, with no risk of tonal variations between caps.

Pelliconi also provides the option of choosing from a variety of basic cap colors as well, further increasing the customization options available.

2. Wide range of customization possibilities

Pelliconi's P-Ink digital printing allows for a unique level of personalization.

It will be possible to reproduce on the caps:

1. Monochrome graphic
2. Multicolor graphic
3. Graphic with color nuance
4. Picture
   
   

The opportunities are endless so that you can best express the personality of your brewery or corporate brand.

In addition to the possibility of uploading your own logo or custom graphic design, many ready-made designs, suitable for a wide variety of occasions, will also be available on Pelliconi's dedicated P-Ink website to be used for application to the caps.

This opportunity will make the customization phase even faster and easier for all those who do not have their own logo or who want to be inspired by original graphic proposals.

3. Adding special effects

Customization of 26 mm and 29 mm crown caps is not limited to the range of colors and design varieties that can be reproduced.

With Pelliconi's P-Ink you will also have the opportunity to add special effects that will make crown caps even more unique.

Indeed, one will be able to apply for:

• Touch effect - Adding an embossed or debossed effect gives three-dimensionality to the customization of the cap, perceptible both to the eye, thanks to the play of light, and to the tactile sensation.
• Matt/glossy finish - A pleasant effect played on the contrast between glossy and matte finishes that helps to better define the decorative design.
• Multiple versions of the same graphic - Ability to use different effects from cap to cap even for the same graphic, entering the type of beer, changing its colors, negative graphics and more.
• Puzzle or collectable - Creating graphics such that they bring puzzle pieces or collectible caps to life, a way to create engagement with the consumer.

4. Different designs within the same order

Pelliconi's P-Ink service offers absolute flexibility. This means that different designs can be requested in the same order, taking as we said the concept of customization to the extreme.

It will then be possible to think about holding contests by including names of people in the crown cap graphic, or play with making different puzzle pieces or emoticons on each cap.

5. Production and delivery in only 4 weeks

Digital printing means flexibility and fast turnaround times.

Pelliconi's P-Ink service meets this need excellently, guaranteeing delivery of crown caps within only 4 weeks from the time of your order.

Very short turnaround times make P-Ink digital printing ideal not only for small businesses, but also for those who want to organize a special event or a holiday-related flash promotion.

6. Configuring and displaying the 3D cap preview

P-Ink's configurator is a service that allows the user maximum freedom in managing customization, making it possible to add text, upload images and save everything to work with later.

When ordering and before confirmation on the Pelliconi website you will have the opportunity to view a 3D preview of the 26 mm and 29 mm crown cap.

This allows for a 360-degree view of the design, either personally designed or chosen from our proposed designs, and a realistic rendering of what the final result will be.

We came up with this solution because we want those who choose our digital printing service to have maximum control at the design stage and a clear idea of what the finished product will be, with no unwanted surprises upon delivery.

7. Label customization

Complete the custom bottle for your beer with a unique label. Lots of sizes are available, and the opportunities for customization are unlimited--as with caps.

Branding is key, and we know that the bottle is a key element in expressing the uniqueness and values of a brand. That's why we offer a full customization service!

33cl and 75cl bottle sizes are available. You will also be able to choose from different shapes and different materials. This way you can perfectly match your custom cap to your label in just a few clicks.

Why choose P-Ink by Pelliconi for digital printing

Pelliconi has been in the market for cap production since 1939 and is currently one of the international leaders and a benchmark for multinational food & beverage companies around the world.

Having Pelliconi as your partner is therefore synonymous with:

• Reliability
• Quality
• Experience
  
  

This is a unique opportunity for small businesses that, thanks to the P-Ink service, will for the first time have the opportunity to turn to a historic, solid and experienced company.

Instead, large brands will have an additional customization tool-more flexible-provided to them by those who know their needs well because they have been operating for years as market leaders.