Albany Packaging (CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 )
window machines, and tray-former have increased overall plant productivity by 26 percent this year.” Located outside of Toronto, the 87,000-square-foot fa- cility in Markham, Ontario, totals over 50 employees. Its customer base, which is situated throughout North Amer- ica, is comprised of 50 percent grocery accounts, 40 per- cent in the custom print market, eight percent in the food service industry (specifically restaurants and bakeries), and two percent in the apparel market. “We’ve experienced tremendous growth in our custom print division,” says Engelberg. “With decades of expe- rience, we work with our customers to design and build custom boxes for bakery, cupcake, donuts, and other food packaging items like food trays and additional packaging supplies that suit their needs. Having the new Rapida 145 allows us to efficiently produce that work, which calls for
shorter run lengths with more creative designs for particu- lar holidays and other special work.” From left, Marek Dajnarowicz, Head of the Finishing Depart- ment; Zaheer Akram, Production Manager; and Daniel Engel- berg, Director of Business Development and U.S. Sales.
Armed with the new Koenig & Bauer Rap- ida 145 large-format press, Albany is utilizing its seven-color units and QualiTronic color control system to deliver the branding its cus- tomers demand. Not only does the new press assist Albany’s customers with high quality, but it strengthens its reputation in the market- place as a provider that saves on makeready times and can easily produce consistent col- or-matched packaging. Albany’s notable cus- tomers, restaurants and convenience stores include Boston Pizza and 7-Eleven, as well as retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Koenig & Bauer AllPro folder gluer is one of Albany’s more recent additions to its facility, bringing a total of four machines to its post-press delivery. It’s an important addition, says Engelberg, because it provides more ca- pacity and increases the size of the packag- es that can be produced. Everything is now automated, he says, and this department is displaying much higher speeds and efficiency. Sustainable packaging is a key component of Albany’s mantra. “As consumers continue to seek sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions, we’ve placed our efforts into form- ing relationships with paperboard suppliers that value and echo these environmental con- cerns,” says Engelberg. “As for production, we always make sure that our products are made of recyclable, high-density paperboard – al- lowing for durability and performance. “Our goal is to provide our customers with a positive experience and create the highest quality designs for them. When we deliver on those two-fold areas, we have succeeded in conveying our efficient, and reliable service and retaining another happy customer. That’s how we measure our company’s success.”
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