USA – American Packaging Corporation (APC) has opened its second production unit for digitally printed flexible packaging at the Wisconsin Center of Excellence.
This new facility features state-of-the-art digital printing, laminating, registered coating, and pouch-making equipment. It also includes a rapid-response library of stocked packaging materials designed to fulfill orders in under 15 days.
This expansion marks APC’s second venture into digitally printed packaging following the success of its Iowa Center of Excellence. The company aims to support smaller SKUs, midsize brands, test markets, and promotional campaigns.
“APC is passionate about our business, driving us to enhance the support we continually provide our customers,” says Fred Morse, Director of Digital Technology & Sales at APC.
“Inspired by this commitment, we meticulously evaluated digital printing and converting equipment options from around the world to select the ultimate combination of system capability, speed, and color matching available, delivering exceptional quality and value to brand managers.”
APC selected a cutting-edge digital printing press with fast color matching, supported by an inline spectro and scanner.
This press delivers automated and quick calibration of spot colors, which is crucial for brand owners and ensures repeatable color-to-color registration.
“American Packaging invests at an unprecedented level in world-class facilities, equipment, and packaging technologies, so our customers know that APC is a partner that can provide them with flexible packaging that will truly elevate their brand,” states Ray Graham, President of APC.
Adding digital printing complements APC’s existing capabilities in wide web, rotogravure, and flexographic printing, providing customers with a comprehensive suite of packaging solutions.
Last August, the company opened its 275,000-square-foot Center of Excellence manufacturing facility in Cedar City, Utah.
The US$100 million facility, which marks APC’s sixth Center of Excellence across the United States and its first on the West Coast, is located at 1211 North 5300 West, Cedar City, UT 84721.
Peter Schottland, CEO and co-chairman of the board of American Packaging Corporation said: “This is an exciting day for us at American Packaging Corporation and marks an essential milestone in our company’s history.
“APC Cedar City is our sixth Center of Excellence across the country, and we couldn’t be in a better community celebrating this expansion.
“Our Cedar City facility is expected to bring over a hundred new jobs. We focus heavily on partnerships and strong working relationships to ensure a fruitful addition to the Cedar City economy.”
Arguably one of the world’s most modern and advanced flexible packaging facilities, the strategically positioned Cedar City manufacturing facility reflects APC’s commitment to growth and investing in world-class print and packaging technologies to support customers’ unique flexible packaging needs.
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