Opus Packaging Installs Hycorr RDC In Whitestown (IN) Sheet Plant Caledonia, Michigan based Opus Packaging Group, a leading corrugated packaging and supplies manufacturer, reported that it has invested in a Kolbus Hycorr 66-inch by by 115-inch Rotary Die Cutter (RDC) in its greenfield facility in Whitestown, Indiana. The machine features a four-col- or bottom print plus one-color top-print station and began operations in November. “Demand for our corrugated boxes is very high, and has grown stronger during the pandemic” said Mike Sei- fert, Director of Manufacturing Services. “Our customers are seeking new ways to attract more business and often it entails colorful graphics on the outside of the box and one-color messages and advertising on the inside. With the investment of the new Hycorr RDC, we can accomplish those orders efficiently and quickly all in a single pass. I expect we will quickly be operating the Hycorr RDC at a two shift level producing a wide array of products includ- ing graphic packaging, packs and kits, interior dunnage, custom partitions and packaging supplies.” Opus began tracking requests from its retail customers for more color and more messaging applications inside the box as e-commerce took off. By providing more capa- bilities, Opus saw an opportunity to increase its customer base. New to its product offerings is the ability to print ad- ditional one color inside the box advertising on the Hycorr. The machine is an efficient means to printing and die cutting in one pass. It can print on both sides of the sheet, which eliminates an entire set-up, saving time and reduc- ing waste with no additional handling. Coatings can be applied or messaging, instructions, or advertising can be printed inside the box. Users praise it for its increased flex- ibility and attracting new business. Prior to the die cutter arriving in Whitestown, Opus Packaging had to transport its jobs to a sister facility for manufacturing and then back to its own facility. Now, the new Hycorr, which was assembled at Hycorr’s Michigan manufacturing facility, is operating under its own roof in Whitestown, a northern suburb of Indianapolis. The new investment allows the team additional flexibility to sched- ule jobs, more efficiency and productivity, and a green footprint with decreased trucking between plants. Seifert said that the Hycorr installation went very smoothly and his operators are excited to use the new machine. “The RDC is fully automatic with touch screen controls,” he noted. “Our operators can perform all adjust- ments, such as registration and set-ups, using the HM1 in- terface. It makes our younger generation of employees, who are computer savvy, very happy. “We like to partner with our manufacturing vendors and that includes Kolbus Hycorr,” added Seifert. “Their support has been excellent and we’ve been happy with their train- ing staff. What sets them apart is having a quick and free 24/7 online support, which gives us peace of mind.”
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American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed monitoring. Visit our website for information, tips and techniques.
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