Pressing Quality Ever Forward

He believes the one aspect of the LP3000 that has most significantly impacted Western Shield's operation is its ability to hold register during increases and decreases in speed. "We've cut way down on waste because registration doesn't move," Connelly reports.

All in all, Connelly estimates the investment in new press technology has brought production speed up by 30 percent and cut waste by more than half. However, the LP3000's positive impact can be quantified not only collectively, but also at the individual job level.