Ingersoll Paper Box has been in the folding carton business for almost 100 years. And the Canadian company continues to invest regularly in the latest technology to maintain its strong growth. A few years ago, it purchased a seven-colour Rapida 106 – the first fully automated printing press of this type in North America. Now, Ingersoll has chosen Koenig & Bauer once more for an investment in its post press department: A new high-speed Optima 106 K die-cutter.

“When we installed the Rapida 106, it gave us added capabilities, faster production speeds, and broadened our customer base,” says Ingersoll president Sarah Skinner. “We produce billions of custom boxes for customers in industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and food packaging. In this context, we are committed to expanding our capital investments in order

to maintain our reputation as a trusted supplier. Our newest addition – the Optima 106 K flat-

bed die-cutter – continues to support that mandate.”

The company’s stellar reputation has been built by providing its customers with tailored solutions for their packaging needs, realising the importance of being first-to-market with new products. After its sales and productivity were enhanced by the fire-power of the Rapida 106 press, a new bottleneck emerged in the post-press department. Thanks to the Optima 106 K, Ingersoll can continue to safeguard customer satisfaction through faster productivity and efficiency.

In addition to its lightning-fast speed, Sarah Skinner details further important reasons for choosing the Optima flat-bed die-cutter: Its quick turnaround, high productivity, user-friendliness, and its blanking capability. Even though the Optima 106 K has only been in operation for a few months, production has increased exponentially and looks likely to be boosted even further. Given Ingersoll’s broad mix of packaging products, the Optima 106 K is an effective piece of equipment which simplifies production planning and is capable of handling paper, cardboard, plastics and corrugated boards up to a thickness of 1.5mm (0.059in).

“The Optima is the perfect machine for us, not least due to its blanking capability,” says Sarah Skinner. “It provides high quality, high productivity, easy handling and fast preparation. It is also equipped with new tooling technology to permit sheeting in a fast and easy manner.”

Since the installation of the Rapida press, Ingersoll and Koenig & Bauer have formed a strong, steady relationship. Sarah Skinner: “Support from both Toronto and Dallas has been excellent. The sales and service team are both knowledgeable and responsive. It has truly helped to support our continuing growth.”

Gathered at the new Optima 106 K flat-bed die-cutter (l-r): Aleks Lajtman, Koenig & Bauer regional sales manager for Canada; Cory Sheritt, post-press supervisor at Ingersoll Paper Box; Tom Fitzgerald, Koenig & Bauer product manager; Murray Weir, die-cutter operator at Ingersoll Paper Box; Sarah Skinner, IPB president

Eric Frank