For the Kingston Carton Company, protecting the reputation it has gained for excellent quality and reducing any exposure to potential financial risks are important. The risk of mineral oils from its production equipment coming into contact with the food packaging it manufactures, and potentially migrating into the food itself, was one that worried the company, says Arend Buitendam, Managing Director. “You could lose all sorts of business because of something like that, and it could have an effect on more than just profits. We’re privately owned, but for a listed company it could decimate their share price, which could have all sorts of implications.”
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Food packaging manufacturer Siam Toppan Packaging runs a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program designed to minimize losses caused by breakdowns, keep all its machines running effectively, and enhance the quality of its products. In line with its TPM system, Siam Toppan Packaging has engaged BOBST to run four Maintenance Plus programs on its die-cutters and hot-foil stampers, and to carry out two Platen Conditioning interventions.
BOBST is our first choice when it comes to reliability and partnership
“Our main objectives today are to reduce set-up times, increase productivity and lower our maintenance costs,” says Jorge Francisco Lima, Maintenance Manager at Box Print. Combining two BOBST services has allowed the Brazilian carton manufacturer to achieve these objectives.
Established relationship and proven performance history make QuadTech supplier of choice to support company expansion
TCPL PACKAGING LIMITED VENTURES INTO FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET, CHOOSES QUADTECH TO ENSURE QUALITY CONTROL
Versacolor invests in a second digital label press from Durst
Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, announces that Versacolor, a graphic printing company from Sao Paolo/Brasil has just acquired its second Durst Tau 330E. The digital UV inkjet label press provides advantages to customers with the deployment of high pigmented inks and an increased productivity at a very low production costs. According to Fabio Rodrigo Moreno, owner of Versacolor, investments in cutting-edge technology and financial balance are the secrets to remain competitive in a very diversified market, such as in the self-adhesive labels segment.
Schumacher Packaging Turns to Durst Single-Pass Technology
Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, is successfully continuing the roadmap set for its business segment Durst Corrugated Packaging & Display Printing, which it established in 2016. Following successful installation of its Delta WT 250 multi-pass printing system with Durst Water Technology for a number of customers at the beginning of the year, Durst is now field-testing its flagship system, the Delta SPC 130.
Eurohueco Invested in Web Monitoring and Inspection System
A Spanish gravure printer Eurohueco, a Walstead company, decided to improve the efficiency of their four gravure printing presses by investing into Procemex web monitoring and inspection technology in the beginning of the year. The installation took place in April 2017.
UK based MPH Fulfilment install FL3 making it their 6th Edale press.
UK label and packaging experts MPH Fulfilment have purchased their sixth Edale press - a 430 wide, 10 colour FL3 suitable for the production of labels and film and is currently undergoing installation.
ITW Labels Looks to Mark Andy Digital Series to Increase Productivity
The hybrid printing solution will support work from both flexo and digital workflows
Efficiency in shorter label runs results in two more MPS EB flexo presses for Pechatniy Mir
The Ukrainian printer set to expand market segments and printing of intricate label designs
Sandusky Packaging Creates New Market Opportunities With KBA Rapida 106, Fastest Press In Its Category
Leading service-oriented Ohio packaging firm chooses KBA as its partner after extensive search