Events – Koenig & Bauer Durst Digital Packaging Print

Sparking new ideas in folding carton with VariJET 106

By Eric Frank, Senior Vice President, Koenig & Bauer

What started as small carton associations banding together to survive the Great Depression has evolved into the unified organization we know today, representing the $12-billion paperboard packaging industry.

The Paperboard Packaging Council is a vibrant community of leaders, innovators and changemakers exclusively dedicated to North American converters of paperboard packaging and their suppliers.

Packaging requirements are evolving faster than ever, driven by sustainability demands, AI-powered advancements, and a shift away from plastics. Brand and retailers are racing to adapt, as are converters.

With all this in mind, I am looking forward to the PPC Spring Conference meeting in Indianapolis from April 23-25 that will have a packed agenda over the three days.

There I will be introducing the latest updates on the VariJET 106, the digital inkjet press, which has been jointly developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer.

The VariJET uses the know-how from Koenig & Bauer, the leader in offset printing, with Durst’s unparalleled expertise in digital inkjet technology and software. We have reimagined the possibilities by combining the power of these two processes.

Greater geopolitical and societal instability, supply chain challenges, labour shortages, and legislative changes are all among additional factors that make digital production increasingly important in folding carton and corrugated markets.

And now seems to be the perfect time to fully introduce this unique offering to the American market, which is now a key target territory for sales.

The future is now for digital production in folding carton packaging. And I am convinced that the VariJET106 will play an important part in developments.

For those visiting the Spring Conference, I look forward to being there and fostering meaningful connections.

22. avril 2025

Koenig & Bauer Wins Best Folding Carton Case Study at Digital Packaging Summit

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Koenig & Bauer presented a user case study encompassing digital printing and the new digitalization including the new installations of the VariJET 106 from Koenig & Bauer Durst in Europe
Attendees learned how current and future industrial digital printing technology, software and solutions will impact their business and investment decisions
Showcased the impressive capabilities of Koenig & Bauer’s RotaJET digital web-fed printing system, the myKyana digital ecosystem, and groundbreaking Connected Packaging solution integrating the brand, the converter, and the consumer

Chris Lyons, President/Publisher Packaging Impressions & PPC (far left) and David Pesko, Event Director of the Digital Packaging Summit (far right), present Sandra Wagner, Vice President Digitalization at Koenig & Bauer, and Stephen Sanker, National Sales Director for Digital Web at Koenig & Bauer (US), with the award for the Best Folding Carton Case Study at the Digital Packaging Summit in Florida

Koenig & Bauer is extremely proud to accept the first-place award for the best folding carton case study at the tenth annual Digital Packaging Summit, held in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in early November 2024. Its two top executives – Stephen Sanker, National Sales Director for Digital Web at Koenig & Bauer (US), and Sandra Wagner, Vice President Digitalization at Koenig & Bauer – successfully delivered a very compelling folding carton case study to the summit’s senior managers and business executives who want to understand how current and future digital production printing technology, software and solutions will impact their business and investment decisions.

Stephen Sanker says: “This is our second win in three years. We felt that we made a huge impact with converters showing them the impressive capabilities of Koenig & Bauer’s digital portfolio including the VariJET 106 digital sheetfed printing system, RotaJET digital web-fed printing system, the myKyana digital ecosystem, and our groundbreaking Connected Packaging solution. Our presentation of a real-life application fostered a lot of questions and interest, opening dialogue about planning and strategy. We were able to demonstrate how Koenig & Bauer has set itself apart and offer very effective tools.”

During the three-day event, experts presented cutting-edge digital solutions that are transforming the packaging industry. Sandra Wagner was one such expert who presented an analysis of how digital printing can open up new possibilities for companies of all sizes. She also shared valuable insights into how Koenig & Bauer is leveraging the latest technology to drive innovation and enhance the customer experience. Both Sanker and Wagner conducted a series of popular one-on-one meetings. Their message to converters was to embrace the future of industrial scale digital production while forging stronger connections between brands and consumers.

Koenig & Bauer’s massive knowledge in sheet and web-fed solutions fueled application developments in the folding carton segment offering unmatched industrial production volumes and brand level color surpassing all standards in the category. Its RotaJET high-speed industrial digital inkjet web press prints and produces with superior image quality, substrate versatility, and print volume. The VariJET 106 from Koenig & Bauer Durst integrates all the know-how and expertise by combining digital and offset so customers can have the best of both worlds for the ultimate hybrid printing system. The central customer portal, myKyana, offers data-driven productivity tools with real-time production data analysis to help to make smarter decisions faster for positive impact.

“This is a very important event on the digital packaging marketing calendar,” says Sandra Wagner. “It offers strategic-level insights into what printing and converting industry leaders should do to improve and optimize their business. We felt that the tremendous positive reaction we received from the attendees lets us know that we have the correct approach. The Digital Packaging Summit is the leading event for digital printing and digitalization.”

Interesting website: www.digitalpackagingsummit.com

18. décembre 2024

Delivering topline service with a hands-on approach

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By André Menge, Service Manager, Koenig & Bauer Durst

It’s been a whirlwind first five months in my new role as service manager for Koenig & Bauer Durst.

Coming from the semi-conductor industry, it was always going to be a steep learning curve. However, everybody has been so accommodating and welcoming as we continue to ramp up our service offering to our international customer base.

Everything is done with the customer always the prime focus. We strive for the highest possible standards and quality – all achieved through direct and open communications.

One of the highlights for me has been practical on-the-job training and meeting so many interesting people. It’s important to be ‘hands-on’ to expand my knowledge base.

Some people unaware of my job title at first were surprised when I wanted to do some practical maintenance during my initial two-week induction.

It’s not just pushing the button and being the voice at the end of a phone.

Having a close working relationship with the technicians who are on site and understanding the service tool is crucial.

My aim has been to soak up as much information as possible in the shortest possible time and get to know my colleagues from within Koenig & Bauer Durst, as well as colleagues from our two parent companies.

Helping to facilitate even better communication between all three companies is an important part of my role, as is visiting the customers to understand their requirements.

It is good to see how all the people are working so closely together. We are a great team!

9. décembre 2024

Sound out the rockstar of corrugated printing at TMV

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By Matthias Krautgasser, Senior Product Manager, Koenig & Bauer Durst

The corrugated printing market is evolving at breakneck pace. What worked yesterday will soon be outdated.

Your customers want everything, and they want it now. How will you keep up successfully?

The pressure isn’t just internal; it is external too: regulations, sustainability, environmental responsibility.

But this can be turned to your advantage. Meet the rockstar of corrugated printing! The Delta SPC 130, the only machine flexible enough to keep up with the constant changes in the market.

I’ll be explaining our philosophy and market approach at next week’s TMV meeting in Seeheim on Monday Nov. 18^th in the Spotlights starting 11:00 am.

My presentation, entitled “Stronger together for an answer to your needs”, will cover many topics. These will include small print runs, large formats, campaigns, promotions, fast turnaround times. Whatever the customer decides, the machine delivers.

Our entry-level Delta SPC 130 is the Core model, which provides your flexible entry into the world of digital printing. If small isn’t enough… think bigger!

The Delta SPC 130 grows with you. Automatic feeding, stacking, additional colours, primer, white, (digital water-based primer, and digital water based white) your production capacity grows with your demands.

The Delta SPC 130: modular, expandable, adaptable, this machine can handle it all. We are very flexible, growing to your needs and cope with the challenges.

Talk to us and shape your future before someone else does!

13. novembre 2024