Finishing - Digital

An efficient production process is imperative to a successful packaging operation, and finishing is a key component that should not be overlooked.

Following the successful installation of a Highcon Euclid IIIC digital cutting and creasing machine at their Brook Park, Ohio site at the end of 2019, Digital Room has now increased production with a newly installed Beam 2 machine at their site in Van Nuys, Calif.

To further extend its reach, Highcon has partnered with Sun Automation, who will be promoting and selling Highcon digital converting solutions for corrugated in North America.

The BoxMaker has purchased two Highcon Euclid 5C digital converting systems for its Washington and Arkansas sites to support its growing corrugated business.

As of April 6, 2021, Kongsberg has transformed into a standalone company — Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems. The transformation follows the acquisition of the business by OpenGate Capital.

Enterprise Print Group of Knoxville, Tenn., has purchased a Labelmaster manufactured by SEI Laser. The advanced Labelmaster provides true digital finishing on demand and will expand Enterprise Print Group’s capabilities, efficiency, and profit potential.

Inkworks Printing is installing a new COMBI Thermal Solventless Laminator from Karlville, which combines both thermal and solvent free adhesive lamination technology as an innovative tool for in-mold labels and flexible packaging operations.

Package printers are embracing the latest finishing solutions that complement the efficiency of digital packaging printing. In many cases, these finishing solutions are based on digital technologies themselves.

After experiencing some bottlenecks in the finishing process, Artex Label & Graphics decided to invest in the recently launched Rotoflex DF1. The decision to invest in the Rotoflex equipment was based on quality control and speed processing, modularity, and upgrade capabilities.

The board of directors of Highcon approved the nomination of Alon Bar-Shany, former GM of HP Indigo, to the role of chairman of the board. Bar-Shany is assuming the chairman role from Amichai Steimberg, who has held this position since mid 2020.