Global packaging company Smurfit Kappa is to install a Barberan Jetmaster 1890 single-pass inkjet press at its plant in Atlacomulco, Mexico, in response to the growing need for high-volume digital corrugated printing.
Barberan’s Jetmaster line works with four (CMYK) or six (CMYK+light Cyan+light Magenta) colours, with a resolution of 360dpi with four grayscales achievable. The line prints corrugated cardboards in one pass at a speed of 55m/min. It has the capacity to print up to 12 million sqm annually. A double feeding system and software are available for printing two boards at the same time in order to double the production capacity. Such capacity significantly reduces the lead time to get products to market, noted Smurfit Kappa.
Jorge Alberto Angel, CEO at Smurfit Kappa Mexico, explained, ‘Investment in this revolutionary new six-colour printer is line with our objective to respond quickly to customers’ needs particularly in the FMCG market.
‘This high-specification printer will offer enhanced branding opportunities and a best-in-class service for our customers.’
Smurfit Kappa CEO Juan Guillermo Castaneda, said. ‘As the leading supplier of paper-based packaging in the Americas, we are pleased to continue bringing the latest industry innovations to Mexico. Mexico is a market with strong growth potential which is key to our operations in the region. We continue to invest in this country to offer our customers market-leading, sustainable packaging solutions.’
