The BoxMaker, a US specialist in digitally produced packaging, has purchased a second HP PageWide C500 press to add capacity for its growing corrugated business, as the converter embarks on a nationwide expansion project.
The multi-million-dollar investment makes The BoxMaker the first converter in the world to operate two HP C500 presses for flexible, on-demand direct-to-board production of corrugated boxes with offset quality print using true water-based inks. These inks allow for the production of boxes with no need for added internal packaging or an extra layer of material separating the corrugated packaging from the product for the food and agriculture industry.
The new press will be installed near Springdale, Arkansas where The BoxMaker is acquiring Tango Press.
Richard Brown, president and co-owner of The BoxMaker, commented, ‘The HP C500 has proven valuable to both our business and our brands, playing a key role in doubling our business volume for digitally produced packaging and display. Digital print technology enables our client brands greater flexibility for quick turnaround times, high-impact designs for multiple SKUs, and the ability to engage consumers with marketing promotions directly integrated into their packaging,” said
‘The HP C500 is proven technology that will serve as the print platform to drive our growth strategy as we continue on our journey with HP to transform the market to digital.’
The BoxMaker’s first HP PageWide C500, acquired in 2018, was also the first installed on the US West Coast.
David Tomer, general manager, post-print corrugated, HP PageWide Industrial, said, ‘The BoxMaker continues to lead innovation in packaging with successive investments in HP digital corrugated printing. Choosing a second HP PageWide C500 press is a vote of confidence and a significant step ahead that will enable The BoxMaker to transform the corrugated market with productive, on-demand printing and capture business in this growing market.’
