Faller Packaging is now bundling its expertise in packaging inserts even more efficiently at its plant in Binzen. The company uses digital printing in conjunction with further processing to further improve flexibility and reliability. A new facility has now been inaugurated for this purpose.
„We have been observing a trend towards shorter delivery times for some time now. Digital printing is the right technology for this and now is the right time for us to get on board, but only in conjunction with the right environment.“
Tilmann Wild, Vice President Business Unit Leaflets at Faller Packaging
Together with guests and representatives of partner companies such as GUK, Screen and Hunkeler inaugurated Faller Packaging officially opened the digital printing system in Binzen on 14 May. This means that the manufacturer of folding cartons, leaflets, labels and combination products can now offer its customers another one-stop shop. Technology for the production of package inserts offer.
The advantages of the process are particularly evident in smaller print runs - flexibility and speed enable short lead times, shorten the time-to-market and allow a rapid response to changes in demand. Customers also do not have to compromise on quality. Seamless integration into the printing process Integrated intelligent control systems, folding machines and robots increase flexibility even further.
„The process chain in digital printing encompasses much more than just the printing itself. Upstream and downstream areas such as print image control and further processing play important roles. They enable high leaflet quality and reduce sources of error.“
Tilmann Wild
The individual sheet tracking via data matrix code allows, for example, a Seamless quality control over the entire print run, The automated error detection by Webinspection checks each individual leaflet and automatically ejects faulty sheets.
Sustainable with digital printing
As an expert in sustainability, Faller Packaging helps its customers to act in a resource-saving, efficient and sustainable manner. Digital printing can also score points here: Waste paper and printing plates are eliminated, energy consumption is low and only little CO2 ejected. In addition, the user benefits from low material waste and little reworking.
However, the decisive factor in digital printing is that all process steps from planning and print image control to finishing and the supply chain are efficiently coordinated. The integration of intelligent postpress systems and a High spare parts and machine availability are key factors, which contribute to the reliability of the overall process.
„Although digital printing offers many advantages, it is not the right solution for all tasks. For large print runs without major changes, offset printing is still the most economical and efficient option.“
Tilmann Wild
Source: Faller Packaging
