C&T Matrix is a world renowned manufacturer and supplier of specialist creasing matrix products and accessories to the print and packaging industries. It is the only company in the UK to manufacture ejector profile, 'rubbers', distributing to a wide range of die makers, printers and box makers around the world for over 40 years. 2013 has seen a new record for C&T, with over 50% of its rubber products now being made to a bespoke specification, in line with exacting customer requirements.
Ejector rubber, as its name suggests, is able to eject the substrate being cut or creased. Over the years, C&T has worked closely with raw material manufacturers to ensure that the compounds used in the production of the rubber profiles are the best performing on the market.
"With over 100 stock line items, C&T's catalogue of rubber profiles has expanded significantly as innovations in box designs and consumer pressures have added extra demands upon die and box makers," stated Simon Shenton, Managing Director at C&T Matrix. C&T has further risen to the challenge of these demands by producing even more customer specific items than ever before. This is made possible by C&T's unique position as a UK manufacturer. C&T is able to visit customers and offer advice, guidance and products to satisfy almost any realistic requirement. "We are considered to be unique in the industry;" added Simon "Over half our production is now to meet the exacting, custom-made requirement of our clients."
All C&T ejector profile rubbers are marketed under the brand name Eurorubba. Products in the vast range, include the premium quality, Sprint Rubber along with everyday Profile Rubbers and more specific ranges including Flexicrease, Easi-crease, Soft C, Wedge and Slot rubber.
Furthermore, added Simon "Innovative profiles are constantly being developed as a result of difficulties encountered in the die making and the converting processes. For example, we have recently developed two new products – Soft Crease and Corrugate Crease. Both of these products are manufactured in a soft compound measuring 25 shore and are new innovations for the Corrugated industry, allowing rubber and matrix to be used together on flat bed dies".
Focusing on customer success, using many years of expertise, backed up by a consultative approach to business, has led C&T Matrix to become the partner of choice for the die and box maker industry.
