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After seeing the changeovers firsthand in their facili- ty, Hunt shared that Southern Champion Tray’s leadership team was struck by the machine’s sheer power and how little waste was produced in a real-world environment. “Right away, our brains were already starting to strategize how we go to market to support our goal of making every interaction effortless for our customers,” he said. After just one month of production, Hunt reflected, “When we first saw the Boardmaster technology two years ago, we were hopeful it would be a significant leap forward. But for us, it’s been even more surprising just how transfor- mative that jump has been. While the reduced changeover time has been critical, the graphics capabilities and quality controls have also far exceeded our expectations.” Since installation, Southern Champion Tray has gained greater uptime and reduced waste, thanks to faster job set- ups and fewer errors with Intellimatch. While still ‘learning the bells and whistles’ of the new press, Hunt anticipates these already impressive performance metrics to continue to improve over time. Fit For The Future Over the last five to seven years, Southern Champion Tray has experienced growing demand for custom-brand- ed products across its core markets of food service, gro- cery, bakeries, and event venues. “For our customers, it’s no longer just about providing a delicious donut or baked good. They want their packaging to reflect both their brand and the quality of their product, creating a meaningful and distinct connection with the end-user,” said Hunt. Historically, flexographic printing has not been effi- cient enough for shorter run lengths, but the Boardmaster changes that. Its innovative technology allows the com- pany to produce multiple customized SKUs back-to-back with minimal waste – helping it meet rising demand while remaining true to its mission of serving customers with great packaging and distinctive service. Confidence In The Next Era The Boardmaster marks Southern Champion Tray’s first inline flexo investment with Heidelberg. Hunt noted that his team was particularly impressed by Heidelberg’s deep understanding of competing manufacturers. “United by a shared commitment to employees and customers, Heidelberg is honored to partner with South- ern Champion Tray in this next phase of their business,” said Clarence Penge, President, Heidelberg USA. “The Boardmaster marks an important milestone in their jour- ney, and we’re proud to stand alongside a partner whose values so closely reflect our own.” Looking to the next 100 years, Hunt reflected, “As we start talking about where our business is going in its next era, we see technology as a critical driver of growth. As part of that, the Boardmaster gives our people equipment they can be confident in and the capability to lead and innovate for years to come.” For more information, visit www.sctray.com .
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