At least one segment of the Printing & Graphics Industry is growing and expected to continue to grow – Printed Packaging
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing a lot more “on-line” shopping than ever before. Rarely does a day go by that a box or package doesn’t show up outside our front door. Years ago, most boxes and packages were unprinted. That is definitely not the case today.
I am a follower of WhatTheyThink.com and enjoy reading the articles and watching the videos WTT publishes. Although I don’t always agree with the “economic” opinions WTT authors have, I do, very much, enjoy the information they share about different segments of the Printing & Graphics Industry – new products, new equipment and technology, innovations, who’s doing what.
And, with that thought in mind, today, I watched a video/interview on WTT, one that I found so interesting that I thought I’d share it on Reprographics 101……
CompanyBox’s Louis DeJesus Talks about On-Demand Packaging
David Zwang talks to Louis DeJesus, CEO and Founder of CompanyBox, which specializes in digital, on-demand packaging. The company leverages digital platforms, automation, and order aggregation so that the cost of one package is "the same as the cost of a truckload.”
Published on February 23, 2021, Link to video:
Going further, here’s some information about “Company Box”…..
A Fresh Approach to Packaging
OUR FACILITY
See How We Build Your Box & Your Brand
All of our work is done in-house to ensure that you get your order as fast as possible. In fact, all orders are guaranteed to ship within 8 business days of receiving payment and artwork approval. Plus, our on-site printing makes it even easier for us to perform quality control audits, ensuring that you receive a box with the sharpest, most vivid graphics possible.
The BoxMaker Invests in Second HP PageWide C500 to Expand Corrugated Services in US
Friday, October 30, 2020
Press release from the issuing company
New press to be installed in Arkansas to extend nationwide reach
Seattle, Wash. – The BoxMaker, a US leader in digitally produced packaging, announced it has purchased a second HP PageWide C500 Press to add capacity for its growing corrugated business, as the converter launches a nationwide expansion.
The multi-million-dollar investment makes The BoxMaker the first converter in the world to operate two HP C500 presses for flexible, on-demand direct-to-board production of corrugated boxes with offset quality print using true water-based inks.
"The HP C500 has proven valuable to both our business and our brands, playing a key role in doubling our business volume for digitally produced packaging and display. Digital print technology enables our client brands greater flexibility for quick turnaround times, high-impact designs for multiple SKUs, and the ability to engage consumers with marketing promotions directly integrated into their packaging,” said Richard Brown, President and Co-Owner of The BoxMaker. “The HP C500 is proven technology that will serve as the print platform to drive our growth strategy as we continue on our journey with HP to transform the market to digital.”
The new press will be installed near Springdale, Arkansas where The BoxMaker is acquiring Tango Press, an all-digital production plant for corrugated packaging and displays.
Link to the full press release:
Link to the company’s web-site:
INFORMATION ABOUT THE HP C 500:
HP PageWide C500 Press
Digital post-print simplicity with offset print quality
Benefit from consistent offset print quality for a wide range of corrugated applications on both coated and uncoated paper, along with post-print process simplicity and the versatility advantages of food-safe¹ true water-based inks. Produce jobs digitally in runs of anything from one to thousands, while focusing your analog presses on very long runs.
Videos of installations; one of these videos takes a look inside Company Box’s facility:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oStETO-vbqY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbd8Jh6ed_I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3iD7Yt34FI
HP C 500 Data Sheet: