On Monday, Columbus, Wis.-based American Packaging Corporation (APC) announced it had opened a second digitally printed flexible packaging production unit in its Wisconsin Center of Excellence.
The Wisconsin digital packaging unit will offer world-class digital printing, laminating, coating and pouching, coupled with a rapid response library of stocked packaging materials, designed for fulfilling orders in 15 days or less. This latest investments, the company said, expands APC’s serviceable order range, and supports the needs of smaller SKUs and midsize brands. When added to the company’s rotogravure and flexographic printing capabilities, the company said it has the “optimal portfolio of capabilities” to support customers and their packaging needs.
“APC is passionate about our business, driving us to continually enhance our support of our customers,” Fred Morse, director of Digital Technology & Sales, said. “Drawing inspiration from this commitment, we meticulously evaluated digital printing & 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.”
The family-owned company is a leader in the flexible packaging industry and has invested in state-of-the-art facilities and capabilities to deliver packaging innovation, and sustainable products and practices. APC operates six Centers of Excellence and employs an estimated 1,300 workers. For the new facilities the company selected a state-of-the-art digital printing press with fast color matching to deliver automated and fast calibration of colors for brand owners.
“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” Ray Graham, president of American Packaging Corporation, said.