Wasatch Container Expands, Adds Kolbus RD 115S Flexo RDC Salt Lake City, Utah based Wasatch Container is expand- ing their current facility while boosting their printing ca- pabilities with the purchase of a new five color Kolbus RD 115S Flexo Rotary Die Cutter with top print capabilities. The purchase of the new machine comes as founder, Jerry Frisch, continues to grow the business with the ex- pansion of his existing box plant. The 80,000-square-foot expansion extends to the neighboring building, which
creases Wasatch Container’s value to our customers. The German built RD 115S fully servo flexo rotary die cutter is the newest advancement from Kolbus. This ma- chine features advanced technology including image stretch/shrink functionality, plate skewing for fine adjust- ments without opening the machine, a feed unit with re- peatable sheet separation with servo driven feed wheels and lift grid, and a rigid cast iron frame die cutter module. Wasatch Container will be the first in their region with this new Kolbus RD 115S technology, and the second in North America to purchase this innovative machine. “We look forward to partnering with Wasatch Contain- er on increasing their print capabilities and continuing to grow their already successful corrugated business,” said Jeff Dietz, Kolbus America President. “The RD 115S is a premium, German-engineered rotary die cutter with state- of-the-art automation, advanced servo-technology and user friendly controls. We are very pleased to continue introducing more of these converting machines into the North America market throughout the next year.” Founded in 1995, Wasatch Container is one of Utah’s premier custom packaging design and manufacturers. The independent box maker specializes in corrugated ship- ping boxes, retail boxes, point of purchase displays, foam fabrication, and wooden crates. Wherever new opportuni- ties arise, Wasatch Container works relentlessly to provide our customers with the most compelling packaging expe- rience possible. Visit wasatchcontainer.com .
will house the new RD 115S. Installation is planned for Q4 2022. Wasatch Container has also purchased a new con- veyor system and complete scrap system to be installed with the Kolbus RD115S. “We’re excited to upgrade our rotary die cut print capa- bilities and offer our customers new options from the Kol- bus RD115S,” said Frisch. “The ability to print on two sides in a single pass will boost throughput in the plant and in-
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