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Most recently, Wasatch installed a BW Papersystems MiniPro Flexo Folder Gluer that is able to print three col- ors outside and one color inside, all in a single pass. The inside/outside printing capability has expanded Wasatch’s customer base, resulting in its eCommerce business grow- ing significantly. “The MiniPro is a fabulous machine for eCommerce,” commented Frisch about the first machine of its kind in the region. “The fact that we don’t have to open and close the ma- chine to switch out print plates and ink is ideal for set-up times,” said Jason, the machine operator. “In my opinion, the MiniPro is one of the best printing machines I’ve ever worked on, as far as how it prints and the quality.” The designers’ goal at Wasatch is to provide custom- ers with an attractive, unique and custom box that adds value to their product and provides the end-user with an
enjoyable “unboxing experience.” The printing capabilities of the MiniPro, along with Arden Impact CAD software and a Zund cutting table, allow them to do just that. In order to keep up with the MiniPro machine speed of 22,000 boxes per hour, Wasatch Container installed a Sys- A MiniPro Flexo Folder Gluer by BW Papersystems can print three colors outside and one color inside in a sinngle pass.
tec Load Former with the optional high-speed application, along with other Systec material handling devices, including a pallet inserter, bundle conveyor, unitizer controls and Stable Stack conveyor for the Mosca unitizer infeed and outfeed. In 2008, Wasatch Container purchased a 3-color 50-inch Flexo Folder Gluer. Frisch explained that this is the workhorse of their plant and has contributed to the growth of their business.
Also, in the plant is a 2-color 66-inch by 110-inch Ward Rotary Die Cutter that prints. Although this requires two passes for 2-sided printing, many of the award-winning boxes that are proudly displayed in the lobby, have been printed on the Ward machine. “Between our talented people and this machine, we’ve been able to do some outstanding printing,” said Frisch. Wasatch partnered with BCM Inks for an extensive ink kitchen, allowing Wasatch to custom match inks and their customers’ cor- porate colors. Along with BCM Inks, it has Wasatch Container installed a Systec Load For- mer and material handling equipment to manage the output of the MiniPro.
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