Colbert Packaging: An Executive Outlook
this new technology was far more efficient than human in- spection practices. Our expansion continued in the form of inline vision in- spection during the gluing process. In 2016, Colbert made the decision to equip all newly purchased and future gluers with this technology. Having participated in many customer audits and business reviews, this investment into 100 per- cent vison inspection has paid off tenfold. Fast forward to Q1 2024, when Colbert signed off on the purchase of a new 10-color multi-feature offset printing press. The new press will extend our product offerings and overall capabilities, as well as provide cost savings. By encapsulating and streamlining front and backside printing, along with cold foil application at high speed, Col- bert has the ideal press for today’s OTC healthcare busi- ness. With the new press purchased, it was time to look at our manufacturing flow. In May of 2024, Colbert’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Kenosha, Wis- consin, allocated an additional (previously leased) 40,000 square feet. This expansion now provides a full 175,000 square feet for manufacturing. In addition to added square footage, we were able to enhance our overall workflow. As we wrap up Q1 2025, we are excited and optimistic. Colbert is well-positioned and aligned with our target audi- ence. Claiming to ‘service’ the healthcare and pharmaceuti- cal industry and demonstrating leadership in that space are
As Colbert moves into its 66th year in the packaging in- dutry, I cannot think of a time in the past that our compa- ny’s position and focus was more relevant. Colbert began a significant manufacturing expansion in 2024, with new
equipment and additional square footage. This expansion reinforces our commitment to our target audi- ence, the healthcare and pharma- ceutical industry. Our recurring theme at Colbert has been to mirror the healthcare industry and continually invest in technology that supports like syn-
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ergy. Colbert has always been on the leading edge of 100 percent inline vision inspection. I like to call this evolution “crawl, walk, run.” In the early 2000s, we invested in our first off-line comparator. This technology allowed us to review ap- proved proofs versus printed sheets. With a general un- derstanding of the technology and a couple years under our belts, we purchased a standalone 100 percent vision system to inspect finished product. This system proved effective after numerous software updates and mechanical adjustments. We learned that
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