Double Press Power: Omicron Adds GL-640 to Existing GL-644 Line-up

Founded and run by the Lebeničnik siblings—Gregor, Maja (director), and Damjan (finishing and logistics)—Omicron operates a 4,500 m² 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,” says Gregor.

The Komori Lithrone GL644 advance is a six-colour press capable of printing sheets up to 840 x 1,150 mm. This format represents a significant upgrade from the widely used 40-inch (1020 mm) format, especially for packaging printers who aim to produce more units per sheet and reduce production time.

But the benefits go further. The larger 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.

Alongside this investment, Omicron has also placed an order for a Komori Lithrone GL640 advance with coater—a six-colour 40-inch press designed for high-speed, high-quality printing, capable of handling sheets up to 750 x 1,050 mm. 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.

Omicron’s facility now houses three offset presses, four die-cutting machines, five gluing lines, and specialized 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,” Gregor says. “It’s made a big difference in how we approach packaging work.”

For Omicron—and for packaging printers across Europe—the shift from 40-inch to 44-inch isn’t just about size. It’s about productivity, sustainability, and staying competitive in a fast-changing market.