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so. We have two Onyx presses in operation, having recently sold our oldest machine (which was only 11 years old) to make room for the Crystal press. “A converter’s relationship with a machinery ven- dor can make or break the company,” Elie contin- ued. “When our fathers purchased the company’s first press, it began a partnership with Uteco that has helped our company grow, prosper and ex- pand. Every machine we’ve installed from Uteco has been great, but more important to our success was the service the company provides and the re- lationship we have built. Uteco has the same type of relationship with us that we strive to have with our customers.” Before making the decision to move forward with the Crystal press after experiencing so much suc- cess with Onyx presses in the past, Elie travelled to Uteco’s headquarters in Verona, Italy, to see the Crystal in action. The Crystal press is said to reach printing speeds of 600 meters per minute, its full automation capa- ble of reducing job change times with less ink used and a reduction in waste. “One of the add-on options with the Crystal press is the Flying Deck Make Ready,” Elie said. “This al- (Cont’d on Page 7)
year. We are always looking for new solutions to the problems our customers may be experiencing.” Josh Packaging runs with a Lean Manufacturing philosophy and, as such, puts a great emphasis on its communications with its customers and its rela- tionships with OEMs. “We run very little waste, and we strive very hard to minimize our raw materials and finished inven- tory,” said Elie. “This requires that we communicate very closely with our customers and run accurate projections for the future. Our fathers have always emphasized the importance of relationships, with customers, vendors and peers. It is impossible to run a Lean facility otherwise. In terms of machinery, whenever we do purchase a new machine, we’re very conscious about its footprint , so we work very closely with OEMs on how to best utilize all the equipment in our factory.” The company’s relationships with OEMs led re- cently to the purchase and installation of a new Crystal press from Uteco. “We have a long-standing relationship with Uteco,” said Elie. “We have three Uteco presses. In order to stay modern and keep our efficiency at its peak, we typically install a new press every 10 years or
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