A&R Carton is putting into operation a completely new-style gravure printing machine from Gallus. The ICS 670 represents the ultimate efficiency in flexible folding carton processing and is equipped with 11 printing mechanisms, reverse-side printing, cold and hot foiling technology, screen printing, multiple embossing and a panel separation unit.
A&R Carton can look back on a history of many successful years in the manufacturing of folding carton, for example for tobacco products, confectionery and FMCG. Throughout the 50-year existence of its Augsburg factory, the company has played its role as an innovative pioneer, which it is now reinforcing with an investment of 9 million Euros in gravure printing.
An investment of this magnitude is unique in the company’s history. Harald Schulz, CEO & President of AR Packaging Group, acknowledges the bold step as the starting point in a new era:
“We will revolutionize in particular the premium folding carton market. All current finishing stages, including stamping, are to be processed inline in only one working step. In the future, all users of premium finished folding carton will come to appreciate the unique advantages of this exclusive technology.”
