{"id":9448,"date":"2023-03-21T16:19:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=9448"},"modified":"2023-03-21T16:19:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:19:44","slug":"great-american-packaging-reaches-new-milestones-with-its-koenig-bauer-evo-xd-eight-color-flexo-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/21\/great-american-packaging-reaches-new-milestones-with-its-koenig-bauer-evo-xd-eight-color-flexo-press\/","title":{"rendered":"Great American Packaging Reaches New Milestones With Its Koenig &amp; Bauer EVO XD Eight-Color Flexo Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Committed to \u201cwhite-glove service,\u201d continued excellence in sustainability, and production of the highest quality flexo packaging<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since the EVO XD\u2019s installation, sales for printed products have risen an astronomical 78%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer base has expanded into additional retail and grocery stores putting more product on store shelves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple automated features on the EVO XD provide superior color consistency, friendly touchscreen panels, and easy troubleshooting and support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When Great American Packaging extols its \u201cwhite glove service,\u201d this premium differentiator extends to all areas of the company: high quality production, knowledgeable sales force, and sustainability initiatives. As a vertically-integrated manufacturer of custom printed flexible packaging, the Los Angeles-based firm extrudes, prints, and converts top notch branded products for businesses in a wide range of styles and sizes. Since its founding more than 55 years ago, the well-known firm has placed a premium on expanding its deep ties with its existing customers as well as focusing on new customer growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhere we excel is solid customer relationships built on a strong foundation of white glove service,\u201d says Beth Smith, GAP\u2019s executive vice president. \u201cOur customers praise our personal service consultation, quick delivery times, up-to-date sustainability knowledge, and color consistent branding. All of which sets our client\u2019s packaging apart on store shelves and sets us apart from competitors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key to being able to offer this service is its Koenig &amp; Bauer EVO XD eight-color flexographic press. In fact, as Smith acknowledges, GAP has increased its printed business by an astronomical 78% since the EVO XD was installed, which prompted the firm to add more shifts, sales support, and additional personnel. The EVO XD, says Smith, unleashed GAP\u2019s full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GAP\u2019s press operators have taken advantage of the high level of automation on the EVO-XD, which include optical error detection, automated viscosity control, auto washup, auto impression setting, servo control, memory for job settings, automatic splicing, and automatic tension control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been a press operator for more than 30 years in which I\u2019ve operated a wide variety of presses and the Koenig &amp; Bauer EVO XD is the best experience I\u2019ve ever had,\u201d says GAP\u2019s printing supervisor, Ignacio Solis. \u201cThe best attribute for our press is Koenig &amp; Bauer\u2019s PrintTronic, which allows us to adjust the impression settings and minimize waste. Our operators enjoy using the friendly touchscreen panels, which automatically control temperature, auto viscosity, and, by far, color consistency, which is awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the press crew is in need of advice or facing a challenge, they can call upon Koenig &amp; Bauer\u2019s 24-hour support services and converse with its expert team in real time using the unique Koenig &amp; Bauer augmented reality AR-DataGlass. GAP\u2019s printing supervisor and his team can easily trouble shoot using these unique interactive glasses. A Koenig &amp; Bauer technician can remotely view the challenges or issues on the machine from anywhere in the world and exchange direct communication, technical information or documentation in real time. This valuable audio-visual tool improves machine productivity, quality and performance by avoiding long production interruptions or misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headquartered in Southern California, GAP is keenly aware of the focus on sustainability and how it affects their business as well as their customers. GAP\u2019s management and sales team are always available to provide customers with up-to-date environmental rules and regulations. They discuss options, budget, substrates, growth opportunities, sustainability messages, and branding. Recently, the state passed new legislation, The Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54), in an effort to reduce pollution and tackle climate change. It requires all packaging in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2032. It is legislation like this, says Smith, that impacts flexible packaging now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur recyclable and compostable products fall within the sustainability requirements of this legislation today,\u201d she says, \u201cWe continue to educate ourselves on new challenges, regulations, and restrictions to help support our customers. We\u2019ve even launched a compostable product line, and have partnered with our customers to develop new products designed for sustainability while meeting their manufacturability requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe remain convinced that we chose the best flexographic press partner in Koenig &amp; Bauer,\u201d says Bruce Carter, GAP\u2019s president. \u201cAfter comparing them to other flexographic press manufacturers, Koenig &amp; Bauer has displayed exemplary services as a true partner. They offer the right combination of build quality, technology, commitment to the U.S. market, sales support and value to make it the right choice for our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whattheythink.com\/news\/114340-great-american-packaging-reaches-new-milestones-koenig-bauer-evo-xd-eight-color-flexo-press\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Committed to \u201cwhite-glove service,\u201d continued excellence in sustainability, and production of the highest quality flexo packaging When Great American Packaging extols its \u201cwhite glove service,\u201d this premium differentiator extends to all areas of the company: high quality production, knowledgeable sales force, and sustainability initiatives. 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