Improving Production Efficiency of Flexible Film Printing Lines by the Print Control and Changeover Benefits of Gearless C.I. Presses, 2005 PLACE Conference
Major global forces are changing the structure and focus of the global packaging industry. As a result of the so-called “Wal-Mart Effect” – the drive to drastically reduce costs through economies of scale and increased production efficiencies – flexible packaging suppliers are responding in two major ways:
• Consolidate market share worldwide to increased size/scale
• Improve internal production efficiency of converting lines
The goal of this paper is to give some insight into the industry as a whole, review the actions of some major players, and then, delve into the fine details of improving production efficiency of flexible film printing Lines by the print control and quick changeover benefits of gearless central impression (or C.I.) drum flexopresses.
Improving Production Efficiency of Flexible Film Printing Lines by the Print Control and Changeover