TRITTAU, GERMANY, September 23, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- ROTOCONTROL, a manufacturer of leading-edge slitter/rewinder inspection machines today announced a collaboration with F+V Automation, a German manufacturer specializing in mechanical engineering and automation solutions, to develop a series of finishing machines that combine the design and distribution expertise of both companies. FastChange, a high-end fully automatic turret rewinder, is the first product of this joint partnership and will be presented at Labelexpo Europe in hall 7 ROTOCONTROL stand L110.

F+V Automation focuses on automation and mechanical engineering to optimize manufacturing processes in the areas of converting and labels as well as the packaging and pharmaceutical industries. Proven in-house machine developments and process solutions such as controls, software, control cabinets, and drives are key strengths of F+V.

The FastChange 4-spindle turret rewinder impresses with its innovative control and drive concept, setting new standards in the finishing of self-adhesive labels. Live demonstrations of the FastChange turret rewinder will be offered in the ROTOCONTROL stand at Labelexpo Europe, where all the new features will be presented to show visitors.

Marco Aengenvoort, Managing Director of ROTOCONTROL comments: "Through the close co-operation between the two companies, process-related experiences along with expertise in design can be pooled into automation capabilities, which is evident in the successful design of the FastChange. Future ROTOCONTROL/Leomat and F+V Automation collaborative projects are planned to efficiently link the expertise of both companies and enhance the automation of finishing machines."