Finishing & Screen Printing
Qualvis makes double die-cutter investment with BOBST
Wednesday 20. October 2021 - The double investment forms part of a strategy to upgrade the companys older machines and streamline production as it seeks to maintain its cutting edge in delivering high-quality, intricate, premium packaging.
Specialist, artisan print and packaging company, Qualvis, is set to take delivery of two BOBST NOVACUT 106 E die-cutters as part of a drive to increase efficiency and enhance carton quality even further.
The family-run business, based at a 74,000 sq ft site in Thurmaston, Leicester, partners primarily with premium, artisan brands serving the food and beverage market.
Marcus Short, Joint Managing Director, said: “We have been looking to invest in new machinery for a number of years. We had recognised that upgrading some of our ageing machinery was crucial to ensuring that we could continue to support our customers.
“We pride ourselves on designing our business around the market green shoots, creating high-quality, stand-out packaging. Naturally, our work tends to be small to medium size runs with more complex, intricate detail, so this investment is not focused on volume or throughput but being able to do our job better than before and doing it more efficiently.”
The BOBST NOVACUT 106 E is a high-speed automatic flatbed die-cutter which can die-cut paper, carton and corrugated materials. Deemed to be best-in-class for precision, throughput and ease of use, NOVACUT 106 E is a world-leading technology that combines versatility, flexibility and productivity without compromising product quality. The advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) SPHERE enables a simple set-up process and the CENTERLINE system allows quick and easy settings for job repetitions and changeovers. Its high level of automation delivers more uptime, increased accuracy and reduced workload for operators.
Qualvis, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in business next year, already has a BOBST ALPINA folder-gluer on site. Marcus added: “With BOBST, we know we are buying a solid, well-built machine, engineered with true craftmanship. We are aiming to reduce the number of machines on site and streamline production, but we can only do that if we have reliable, high-performing new machinery. We believe that with BOBST, it will be possible.”
Despite Covid-19 restrictions being in place, BOBST was able to provide a remote demonstration to the Qualvis team from Switzerland and ran a series of jobs as part of trials.
Craig McGowan, BOBST Area Sales Manager Business Unit Printing and Converting, said: “We are thrilled to be supporting Qualvis and their customers with this double investment. Its great to see confidence in the market, despite all the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the economy. The Qualvis team has chosen a fantastic machine that is sure to deliver on all fronts, enhancing quality, generating greater efficiencies and future-proofing the business for whatever may lay ahead.”
The new machines are due to be installed in February and April 2022.