Addressing Finishing Bottlenecks in Package Printing

For the folding carton converter, these trends dictate frequent, flexible responses, short runs, and fast job changes. Quality becomes even more important, since there simply is no time to react in the event of a production problem.

Continuous improvement

From prepress and workflow to efficient platemaking, the entire production process is being addressed on a continuous basis. Pressrooms boast ultra-efficient packaging presses capable of 18,000 sph running speeds and higher, along with a host of highly automated functions designed to banish bottlenecks, drive down makereadies, and increase productivity. In the converting departments, diecutters and folding carton gluers must continue to evolve to keep pace, while matching the highest quality requirements.