Kenosha, Wisconsin based Colbert Packaging Corporation announced new printing capabilities for pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer packaged goods manufacturers seeking a U.S. owned and operated supplier for paperboard packaging. Working with RM Machinery, Colbert announces the purchase of an RMGT 1060TP-LX 10-CC-LD+UV. The unique configuration of the press allows for multiple colors, coatings, and cold foil enhancement inline.
Jobs requiring multiple colors, coatings and cold foils are now able to be produced on this press. Various types of specialty coatings and enhancements can take two or three passes on a traditional printing press. The company said that the press accomplishes complex and unique graphics, resulting in packaging solutions customers look for today — in one pass. The award-winning design of RMGT’s tandem perfector also provides the ability to print up to two colors on the inside of the carton, still in one pass through the press. This is designed to bring efficiency, convenience and potential cost savings to the project. The efficiencies gained from these advanced capabilities also contribute toward Colbert’s vision for sustainability.
“We didn’t set out to purchase the longest RMGT press in North America,” said Colbert President & COO John Lackner. “Rather, our decision was based on our relationships with our customers. We listened to their needs and this press will allow us more inline capabilities that reduce production bottlenecks and shorten lead times while offering customers many options.”
The addition of cold foil brings security features and jobs that previously required 100 percent laminated foil board. Cold foil also provides hairline registration on critical copy that other techniques, such as hot stamping, do not provide.
“Our pre-production, production, customer support and finance teams work collaboratively with our sales team to build and maintain excellent relationships and partnerships with our customers, while also providing excellent support and technical service,” Lackner said.
“The purchase of this printing press, and its state-of-the-art features and specs, reinforces our commitment to our customers, our employees and our industry.” The new press is expected to be fully operational by Spring of 2025.
For more information, visit colbertpkg.com.
Caption: Colbert CFO Kraig Lang and President and COO John Lackner (fifth and sixth from left) with the team from RMGT, RM Machinery, and Eltosch Grafix announcing the purchase at drupa.
