Smyth Companies LLC Invests In Its Second Koenig & Bauer Rapida Press “Innovation has always been one of the strengths of our business,” says Scott Fisher, President of Smyth Compa- nies, one of America’s largest printing and packaging pro- viders. “We’ve always had the reputation of taking on proj- ects that no one else would ever touch or even dream of.” Innovation, however, is more easily achieved by oper- ating the latest technology to further those goals. Earlier this year, Smyth elevated its production level with a sec- ond Rapida press from Koenig & Bauer. “Koenig & Bauer has always been a great partner with our company,” says Fisher. “As we’ve expanded our sub- strate offering, the technology developed by Koenig & Bauer was a natural fit and it’s been the main driver for us. We already have 200 million impressions on our first Rapida press, and it is operating at peak performance. Our second Rapida press is now equipped with all of the latest state-of-the-art Koenig & Bauer systems for color manage- ment, quality control, registration, and additional embel- lishment options.” When Smyth installed its first Rapida press, manage- ment held the firm belief that it could print a variety of sub- strates. As its customers requested more color capabili- ties and embellishments, seeking a more tactile feel and brilliance to entice shoppers at the shelf level, Fisher and his team trusted that Koenig & Bauer’s press was the right technology for the market and for the company. After its knowledgeable press operators put the first press through its paces and began to utilize the second Rapida press, the plan came to fruition and Smyth is now realizing con- stant run speeds of various substrates never before seen. “The new Koenig & Bauer Rapida press provides Smyth a real edge over our competitors and helps us differentiate our business,” says Fisher. “Both presses are performing at optimum levels with additional embellishment capabilities. It pushes us to another level giving our customers a wide range of decoration options.” Since the installation of the second Rapida press, Smyth has been impressed with the continuity between the two machines and the shared knowledge between the two platforms. Having identical platforms helps to support Smyth’s initiatives and service levels as well as streamline productivity to enhance compressed turnarounds espe- cially for customers who utilize all ink stations including specialty colors. The company has also gained over 50 percent more capacity and feels that number will grow as it completes additional trials and testing. “We believe printing on down-gauged materials will continue to flourish due to their environmental advantag- es,” says Fisher. “Our customers have had it on their radar screen due to these sustainable advantages. As we move forward as leaders in our industry and promoting innova- tion, we will continue to support that space with the help of our two Koenig & Bauer Rapida presses.”
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Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies provides the award winning Sitex- co Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All systems are safe for the environment and pro- vide proven tested results. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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