Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH
Friedrich-Koenig-Str. 4
97080 Würzburg
Tel.: +49 931 909 0
E-Mail: info@koenig-bauer-durst.com
Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH
Friedrich-Koenig-Str. 4
97080 Würzburg
Tel.: +49 931 909 0
E-Mail: info@koenig-bauer-durst.com
By Matthias Krautgasser, Senior Product Manager, Koenig & Bauer Durst
Versatile, flexible, fast and a perfect fit for converters wanting to step into the world of industrial printing in corrugated markets.
These are among the hallmarks for the Delta SPC Core that is the latest addition to our award-winning portfolio of single pass presses for the corrugated markets.
And we couldn’t be happier with the initial reactions from converters and customers to this newly launched press that is an entry-level ticket into digital printing within corrugated markets.
Based on Koenig & Bauer Durst’s established, market-proven Delta SPC 130 Automatic press, the Core is designed to grow with your needs, whether you’re scaling up in volume or adjusting to specific application requirements, such as special colors (orange, violet, green), water-based white, and primer.
Make no mistake: the Delta SPC Core may be ‘entry level’ but is still for industrial scale production – and fully scalable.
With a smaller footprint (measuring 20 metres from end to end), it will fit into many plants. The Delta SPC Core comprises four components: an easy-to-use feeder, main printer, a compact Eco+ energy-efficient drier and single-sheet stacker with a print size ranging from 1mm to 12mm in thickness.
The Delta SPC Core will deliver the series’ most impressive price performance ratio for converters with media sizes up to 1.30meters width (51 inches) by up to 2.80m (83 inches) length for corrugated box plants. It will be suitable for converters with annual production volumes of between 3 and 5 million square meters (32 and 54 million square feet) annually by printing 60m/min (197ft/min) on coated and 90m/min (295ft/min) on uncoated boards.
The Delta SPC Core is a clear answer to the requirements of the corrugated market for entry-level solutions and offers opportunities for growth in terms of new applications and productivity.
We can enhance the Delta SPC Core, transforming it into a high-performance powerhouse or an embellishment expert. The printer is engineered for precise customization to match your exact production needs. Proudly made in Austria, the home of the Delta SPC family.
This industrial production single-pass digital press is aimed at converters looking to transform to digital production or upgrade from their current digital system, including the possibility for in-field upgrades to increase throughput and/or application range.
Target customers will include box plants and companies doing display and boxes. Available now, lead times are between 6-8 months.
We expect to confirm details of our beta test customers soon with production starting in the first half of 2025.
Watch this space!
Koenig & Bauer Durst stellt die Delta SPC 130 Core vor, eine neue Einstiegsmaschine für Wellpappenverpackungen. Sie bietet modulare Upgrades, einen kompakten, energieeffizienten Trockner und Präzisionsdruck bis zu einer Größe von 1,30 m x 2,1 m. Maßgeschneidert für Unternehmen, die die digitale Transformation anstreben: Sie bewältigt Volumina von 3 bis 5 Millionen Quadratmetern mit überragender Geschwindigkeit und Flexibilität.
Rüsten Sie Ihr Unternehmen auf. Ihre Reise beginnt hier!
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- Pioneer joins forces with Durst and Koenig & Bauer at US corrugated show
- Details of new entry-level Delta SPC 130 Core press announced
- Innovations will spotlight analog, digital and hybrid solutions
- Würzburg, Germany 09.09.24
- Koenig & Bauer Durst has teamed up with Durst and Koenig & Bauer to offer US customers a unique opportunity to explore latest innovations with their joint presence at SuperCorrExpo (Stand 1046), Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, USA, from September 8-12, 2024. They will be covering all print and post-print needs with their complete printing, software and service packages for corrugated markets.
- The solutions covering low, medium and high addressable volumes range from Durst’s digital multi-pass P5 WT, Koenig & Bauer Durst’s Delta SPC 130 and CorruJET 170 and Koenig & Bauer’s Lamination RotaJET 168 through to the analog offerings from Koenig & Bauer Celmacch’s Chroma Cut Smart/High Tech Chroma CUT X Pro and Koenig & Bauer’s Lamination Rapida 145/164.The three companies will be using SuperCorrExpo to showcase their latest product developments, supporting the industry’s technical developments, as well as supporting and thanking existing customers. Highlights will include the new application possibilities with Koenig & Bauer Durst’s game-changing new digital water-based white ink for primary food packaging printing on the Delta SPC platform. All of its presses using water-based, food-safe, sustainable inks that meet current and anticipate future regulatory and environmental standardsThe discussions at SuperCorrExpo will include Koenig & Bauer Durst’s new entry-level Delta SPC 130 Core industrial production single-pass press aimed at converters looking to transform to digital production or upgrade from their current digital system, including the possibility for in-field upgrades to increase throughput and/or application range. It will deliver the series’ most impressive price performance ratio for converters with media sizes up to 51 inches (1.30meters) by 83 inches (2.1m) for corrugated box plants. It will be suitable for converters with annual production volumes of between 32 and 54 million sq ft (3 and 5 million sq meters) annually by printing 197sq ft/min (60m/min) on coated and 295 sq ft / min (90m/min) on uncoated boards.Based on Koenig & Bauer Durst’s established, market-proven Delta SPC 130 FlexLine Automatic press, the Delta SPC 130 Core will have a number of features including a compact Eco+ energy-efficient Dryer. It has its own semi-automatic Feeder and a Core Single Sheet Down Stacker.An example of the hybrid press approach possibilities from Koenig & Bauer includes how its RotaJET can be equipped with flexo sleeve units pre-inkjet, post inkjet and OPV to the exact customer requirements. Koenig & Bauer’s Controlled Open Ink Policy where customers can directly agree on ink and primer pricing and delivery with certified ink partners.Another hybrid solution will involve the Durst P5 Super Multi-Pass Printer, which sets a new benchmark for high-volume digital printing. As an LED hybrid solution, the P5 SMP can process both roll and sheet materials. The P5 250 WT will be spotlighted as an example of Durst’s new generation of printers incorporating its own Water Technology. The system, which prints from flexo quality up to super litho quality with odorless ink, is highly suitable for a range of corrugated packaging and display applications.
Daniel Velema, Koenig & Bauer Durst’s Managing Director, said: “The North American corrugated industry is a key player to bring attractive, safe and sustainable packaging to over half a billion people. To this end, we and our partners help corrugated printers and converters as trusted advisers and business partners with the widest range of products and services. We firmly believe that digital printing can and will play an ever-increasing role, complementing and optimizing printers’ and converters’ existing printing infrastructure.
“An open exchange of thoughts and best practice are essential to the industry to make it more profitable and sustainable, which an event such as SuperCorr provides. See you at our must-visit stand (1046) where we will be showcasing the latest product developments, supporting the industry’s technical developments, as well as connecting with our new and existing customers. I look forward to catching!”
Press contact
Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH
Colin Harding
T + 44 7730 435400
M colin.harding@shawcommunications.co.ukAbout Koenig & Bauer Durst
Koenig & Bauer Durst has become an established player in the digital printing systems market. The two parent companies Koenig & Bauer and Durst Phototechnik each hold 50 percent of the shares in the joint venture founded in 2019. The company develops, manufactures and markets single-pass digital printing presses for folding box and corrugated board production. It brings together the technological focus and market expertise of the two parent companies – both in the development of digital printing systems and in mechanical and plant engineering. The company has its own staff but also integrates into the service and sales structures of Koenig & Bauer and Durst Group.
More information on www.koenig-bauer-durst.com
By David Zwang, Principal Consultant, Zwang & Company
Historically, there has been much “quiet” intercompany collaboration in the manufacturing of press and finishing equipment. However, lately we have seen more outward collaboration between equipment manufacturers. Often, the collaboration ensures that they leverage each other’s strengths, while each of the companies retains their visibility and yet allows for a quicker development and go to market outcomes.
Koenig & Bauer, a leader in printing press manufacturing, and Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, signed a 50/50 joint venture agreement in 2019. The signing of the agreement paved the way for the joint development and marketing of single-pass digital printing systems for the folding carton and corrugated fiberboard industry, with the resulting company being Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH. The joint venture has its registered office in Würzburg and cooperates closely with both parent companies’ global network.
The JV
Historically there has been much “quiet” intercompany collaboration in the manufacturing of press and finishing equipment. There have been a few companies like Koenig & Bauer, Komori, Miyakoshi, Fujifilm, and others who have supplied transports or even complete machines to other equipment manufacturers to sell under their own brand. There have also been companies like Durst, Kodak, and others who supply imaging engines to transport manufacturers. However, lately we have seen more outward collaboration between equipment manufacturers. Sometimes it is through acquisition or merger, like the recent acquisition of Hunkeler by Muller Martini, or it is more complex, like Agfa’s acquisition of INCA, which already had a joint development relationship with BHS and SCREEN. Sometimes it is just a collaboration like those between HP and Koenig & Bauer on the HP T1100 and T700i presses or between Durst and OMET on a hybrid flexo label press, amongst others. Often, the collaboration ensures that they leverage each other’s strengths, while each of the companies retains their visibility and yet allows for a quicker development and go to market outcomes.
The Koenig & Bauer Durst JV is very interesting and almost unique in that both companies have a history of working with other companies, sharing their individual strengths. Each of the two are very innovative in their individual areas of skill and application and also aware of their limitations. As a result, their experience, drive, and current portfolio puts them in a very good position for growth and success.
The Portfolio
Today the joint venture portfolio currently comprises what was originally the Koenig & Bauer CorruJET 170, the Durst SPC 130 digital corrugated press as well as the VariJET 106 folding carton press, including all associated services and the ink business.
I had an opportunity to speak with Daniel Velema, who is the Managing Director of the JV, appointed in February, 2024. He confirmed that when he was appointed back in February, the strategic intent “was really about building a standalone independent organization while, if needed, obviously pulling knowhow and resources from the mother companies.” The organization is being built for folding carton and corrugated with a focus on digital print. For example, the VariJET 106 integrates inkjet technology into the platform of the highperformance Rapida 106 offset press. He currently sees the flagship VariJET 106 as offering the most initial opportunity for the JV and their customers.
The VariJET 106 is positioned to replace offset with a modular press platform that is capable of offering digital, offset, and flexo functionality. To date there are two installed and a third press going in. Like many of the transformational press manufacturers, analog or digital, they want to make sure that the first couple of customers are really successful, and that they get the product stable before a full rollout. Then they can also start thinking about what additional things need to happen with the product to make it even more successful. These could be changes in the specifications, market to positioning, etc.
The Delta SPC 130, is a food-safe water-based inkjet press designed for non-impact corrugated printing which was initially released by Durst in 2019. When released it was a bit ahead of its time. However, there are a couple of “cool things” that they have introduced, which should broaden the appeal of the machine. One is a water-based digital white, which should help to move more flexo work onto a digital press. The other thing is that they took a hard look at the way they structure the portfolio.
They always had an “eco plus” configuration which was a slimmed down version of the “all in” automatic solution. However, now they want to drive the initial cost down even further so that people can start with digital printing with a lower-cost entry-level configuration with less automation, but with the capability to grow the configuration as they do. So, if a converter sees that the volumes are picking up and they get a better understanding of what applications they may be running, they can add new features to the press. For example, they may need a digital white or maybe they may need a primer or more colors, with this go to market model the converter can start building up their deliverable products and grow the press with it. “This way K&BD lowers the CapEx and gives it infield upgradeability,” said Velema.
At this time, Velema sees the CorruJET 170, which can print corrugated board up to 8mm thick, as a “bit of a niche product in that it is really after big volume digital printing on sheets,” and quite frankly the market is not really there as we can see generally in on-demand corrugated packaging at this time, but should be expected grow over time.
The Organization
As they look to build their organization for current and anticipated growth, they are investing in people, although they need to balance new hires against redundancies in the mother companies. Both Koenig & Bauer and Durst have extensive and talented teams. They are currently hiring application engineers to support their customers in the field, and looking for a technical program manager to support the VariJET. There’s a new service manager coming on board, and they are looking into expanding their capabilities in inks and software.
Geographically, they have been focused on North America and Europe to date. However, they are seeing a lot of interest in Asia Pacific and Latin America, so they are opening those areas up as well.
With the strengths of Koenig & Bauer, Durst and the JV, and if drupa traffic was any indication of the general interest, they can expect a strong future.
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By Jochen Sproll, Strategy and Business Development Manager, Koenig & Bauer Durst
Packaging, digitalization and sustainability are always key topics in discussions regarding future market requirements.
Taking food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and security markets as examples, we have looked extensively at the challenges customers face in an ever-changing world.
Whether it’s increases in e-commerce, resource efficiency, rising costs for energy and wages or traceability, customization and versioning, or workflow and process automization, there’s an unstoppable shift towards digital production.
It’s like the sound of thundering hooves as we gallop into new ways of developing innovative technology for our customers to meet future-orientated production concepts in packaging.
And now as we head to the tipping point towards large-scale digital production in folding carton markets, we wanted to share the results of a case study we commissioned that highlighted the incredible sustainability credentials of our VariJET 106 single-pass press that uses food-safe, water-based inks.
For this report, the typical annual production of a packaging folding carton converter was analysed. We compared printing it on the VariJET in comparison to producing on a modern offset press. The basic input parameters of the production scenario that formed the basis for our case study were:
- 2 shift operation with an output of 14m sheets per year.
- Average run length/job: 3,500 sheets leading to 35,000 boxes
- Number of jobs per year: 3,900 jobs
What really surprised us, as a team, was that the VariJET 106 has significant sustainability advantages compared to conventional offset.
Thinking of two major aspects alone – make ready waste and printing plates, as well as the processes and consumables associated with plates – our research found that the VariJET saves about 170 tons of paper and 14 tons of aluminium a year.
Another important sustainability pillar is CO₂ emissions. Aluminium, which is very energy-intensive to produce, is required for printing plates.
Our research showed that with the VariJET 106 it is possible to prevent 125 tons of CO₂ emissions compared to offset by having less make ready waste and by avoiding printing plates (assumption 5 colour jobs). Our VariJET – developed using market-proven technology from Durst and Koenig & Bauer – supports customer to reach their sustainability targets.
This industrial press that is designed to run three shifts in a regular production environment for short and medium runs in folding cartons had its formal public unveiling at drupa where we also announced SCHELLING AG as one of our beta customers. We continue to be delighted with our progress.We do understand that there is no single answer on how to solve sustainability in the packaging industry. Detailed arguments over which technology is better or worse can only be made when production data and customer orders are compared. The use of input data for the model must be transparent and assumptions openly shared.
We are sure that our VariJET 106 has economic and ecological benefits. If you are looking for a sustainable solution for your short to medium run folding carton business, we are here for you.
Talk to us about your production requirements.
VariJET 106 von Koenig & Bauer Durst wird auf der drupa erstmals der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt
Düsseldorf, Deutschland 29.05.24
Koenig & Bauer Durst zeigt auf seinem Stand (A-31-1, Halle 16) auf der drupa in Düsseldorf bis zum 7. Juni wichtige Fortschritte bei seinen digitalen Drucksystemen und Software-Services für den Faltschachtel- und Wellpappenmarkt. Die VariJET 106 Single-Pass-Druckmaschine, die auf einer von Durst und Koenig & Bauer entwickelten und am Markt bewährten Technologie basiert, wird auf der Messe erstmals der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt und in regelmäßigen Abständen vorgeführt.
Auf dem Stand von Koenig & Bauer Durst können die Besucher eine Vielzahl von Druckmustern aus den Bereichen Faltschachtel und Wellpappenverpackung erleben. Dazu gehören Anwendungen für Märkte wie Pharma, Gesundheits- und Schönheitsprodukte sowie Lebensmittel und Getränke. Auf der drupa wird die VariJET106 von Koenig & Bauer Durst in einer Hybrid-Konfiguration gezeigt, die mit der bewährten Rapida-Offsetdrucktechnik und dem Workflow von Koenig & Bauer Durst verbunden ist. Während der gesamten Messe sind mehrere Produktionsläufe zu sehen. Neueste Stanz- und Faltschachtelklebetechnik wird live in Zusammenarbeit mit Koenig & Bauer gezeigt.
Die im Wellpappenbereich bewährte Delta SPC 130 – ein weiteres Familienmitglied im Portfolio der digitalen Bogenmaschinen von Koenig & Bauer Durst – ist ebenfalls ein wichtiger Schwerpunkt auf der drupa. Auf dem Messestand ist ein SPC Leitstand installiert, um die Funktionsweise der Delta SPC 130 in einer Produktionsumgebung mit Durst Workflow und Durst Analytics zu demonstrieren.
Die Systeme Delta SPC 130 und VariJET 106 von Koenig & Bauer Durst werden in täglichen Vorführungen um 11:45 Uhr und 14:45 Uhr in englischer Sprache gezeigt. Die Shows der Faltschachtelproduktion, gemeinsam mit Koenig & Bauer, finden um 10:45 Uhr und um 16:00 Uhr in Englisch statt und um 14.00 Uhr auf Deutsch.
Gezeigt werden bahnbrechende Branchenneuheiten, wie der wasserbasierte Digitaldruck in Weiß, zum Bedrucken von brauner Wellpappe. Koenig & Bauer Durst ist das erste Unternehmen weltweit, das digitale weiße Tinte für Wellpappensubstrate in Lebensmittelprimärverpackungen anbietet. Dies schafft neue Möglichkeiten im Verpackungsbereich, zum Beispiel für den Druck auf günstigerem, minderwertigeren weißen Kartonagen zur Hebung von Kostenvorteilen.
Daniel Velema, Geschäftsführer von Koenig & Bauer Durst, sagte: „Die Besucher unseres drupa-Standes in Halle 16 können sich eines herzlichen Empfangs sicher sein. Der VariJET 106 – unsere wichtigste digitale Entwicklung für den Faltschachtelmarkt – ist jetzt Realität. Überzeugen Sie sich selbst von dieser vielseitigen Maschine, auf der regelmäßig während der Messer gedruckt wird. Einige davon wurden in der Schweiz von der SCHELLING AG, einem unserer Kunden, produziert. Wir zeigen auch bahnbrechende Branchenneuheiten wie unseren Durchbruch beim Bedrucken von hauptsächlich braunen Substraten mit digitalem Weiß auf Wasserbasis für Wellpappensubstrate in Lebensmittelprimärverpackungen.“
Alle Druckmaschinen von Koenig & Bauer Durst verwenden lebensmittelechte Druckfarben und Lacke auf Wasserbasis, die alle gesetzlichen Anforderungen erfüllen.
Koenig & Bauer Durst VariJET 106
- Marktführer zeigt einzigartige Drupa-Konfiguration für den Single-Pass Digitaldruck im Faltschachtelverpackungsmarkt
- Leitstand der Delta SPC 130 auf dem Messestand wird durch den Durst Workflow und Durst Analytics gesteuert
- Koenig & Bauer Durst unterstützt Kund:innen auf ihrem digitalen Weg
Benjamin Bösch: Neuer Director bei Koenig & Bauer Durst
Würzburg, Deutschland 08.04.202
Benjamin Bösch hat die neu geschaffene Position des Sales Directors bei Koenig & Bauer Durst, einem weltweit führenden Anbieter von Digitalen Bogendrucksystemen und Softwaresystemen für die Faltschachtel- und Wellpappenindustrie, übernommen. Damit will das Unternehmen strategisch von den wachsenden Faltschachtel- und Wellpappenmärkten profitieren, die reif für die digitale Transformation sind.
Benjamin wird Gebiete verwalten und eng mit den Vertriebsabteilungen innerhalb der Durst & Koenig & Bauer Organisationen zusammenarbeiten. Sein Aufgabengebiet umfasst die enge Zusammenarbeit mit bestehenden Kunden und Vertriebsteams sowie die Entwicklung neuer Vertriebsstrategien, um den Mehrwert für Koenig & Bauer Durst in den Wellpappen- und Faltschachtelmärkten zu steigern.
Ursprünglich an der Hochschule der Medien in Stuttgart ausgebildet, begann Benjamin sein Berufsleben im Produktmanagement, bevor er vor 14 Jahren in den Vertrieb wechselte. Mit mehr als 25 Jahren Erfahrung in der Druck- und Verpackungsindustrie wechselt Benjamin zu Koenig & Bauer Durst von Landa, wo er als Regionalleiter für DACH tätig war.
„Wir heißen Benjamin mit offenen Armen in der Koenig & Bauer Durst Familie willkommen“, so Daniel Velema, Geschäftsführer von Koenig & Bauer Durst. „Benjamins beträchtliche Erfahrung in den Märkten für Faltschachteln und Wellpappe wird eine weitere Ebene der Expertise einbringen, während wir unsere Aktivitäten im Digitaldruck in unseren Kernmärkten für Wellpappe und Faltschachteln, die reif für die digitale Transformation sind, weiter ausbauen. Diese Ernennung ist eine wichtige strategische Entwicklung, da wir weiterhin die Fähigkeiten und das Know-how unserer Muttergesellschaften nutzen, um ein konkurrenzloses Portfolio an Digitaldruckmaschinen anzubieten, die wasserbasierte, lebensmittelechte Druckfarben verwenden und alle gesetzlichen Anforderungen erfüllen.“
Der passionierte Rennradfahrer und Mountainbiker Benjamin, der verheiratet ist und in Augsburg lebt, sagte: „Ich bin begeistert von dieser neuen Herausforderung und freue mich darauf, neue Kollegen und bestehende Kunden kennenzulernen, um den Wellpappen- und Faltschachtelmarkt zu bereichern.“
Das Portfolio von Koenig & Bauer Durst umfasst die Systeme CorruJET und Delta SPC 130 für den Wellpappenmarkt sowie die gemeinsam entwickelte Druckmaschine VariJET 106 für den Faltschachtelmarkt.