Three is the magic number for PaperWorks: The North American packaging provider has celebrated the official inauguration of a Rapida 145 offset press and two Ipress 144 K die-cutters at its facility in Baldwinsville.

The Baldwinsville location produces packaging solutions for some of the big names in consumer goods with a workforce of 240 employees. “We are excited to begin production on our Rapida 145,” says C. Anderson ‘Andy’ Bolton, president and CEO of PaperWorks. “Our customers expect consistent and high print quality, as well as unique enhancements to ensure that their products stand out on the shelf. The new Rapida 145 meets these requirements. We now have the largest offset press in the region in terms of format, and also the fastest. We chose Koenig & Bauer on the basis of its competence in folding cartons, alongside the superior training and good partnership with the users.” PaperWorks is investing in new offset printing technology to satisfy customer demands pinpointing exceptional print quality and innovation. Baldwinsville is thus the company’s fifth plant with offset production capabilities, and one of two working in both flexo and offset. The Rapida 145 and the two Ipress 144 K die-cutters are set to contribute significantly to a competitive advantage built around agility, transparency and a collaborative approach to customer partnerships. PaperWorks is proud of its packaging development team (PacDev) and the detailed seminars offered to customers on all aspects of project development, design and production. The PacDev group is a team of design and technology professionals who provide a comprehensive range of development services and elaborate innovative solutions demonstrating the company’s dedication to revolutionary packaging design.

The team at PaperWorks Industries celebrates the official start-up of its latest investments

Recycled board from own paper mills

As part of its commitment to the environment, PaperWorks produces its own coated board made from 100 per cent recycled content and with performance characteristics to match any other board on the market. By operating its own paper mills, PaperWorks retains control over the board supplies for its packaging activities. “We compete very effectively within our market because we offer our customers a major competitive advantage,” Bolton explains. “We deliver positive experiences and innovative solutions. And we promise customers fast turnarounds by collaborating with them and completing their projects with speed and efficiency.”

Folding cartons for a broad market spectrum

PaperWorks is full-service provider of recycled board and folding cartons. It offers its services to the food, beverage and personal care sectors, as well as to the pharmaceutical industry and suppliers of dietary supplements and medical devices. The company is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and a member of the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100).

Eric Frank