React and Adapt

The most significant day-to-day demand for most converters is improved productivity. Steve Leibin, sales manager, Matik North America, says, “Converters can achieve a higher rate of productivity through maximum equipment utilization, short runs, high production speeds, and combining processes.” Tim Kirkland, eastern regional sales manager, Brandtjen & Kluge, suggests the latter. “On square or rectangular pieces, you don’t have to tie up a quarter-to-half million dollar diecutter just to score a job, when it will have to be folded and glued anyway. Just combine the three processes on one machine and save time, materials, and diecutter capacity.”