Post by Koenig & Bauer (UK) Ltd.

What happens when advanced automation arrives at a leading carton and packaging print facility? This is what... 18,000 sph hands-off production. You might have seen the news this week that KennedySmith Press Ltd in Ayrshire has experienced a massive boost in efficiency since installing a high-spec Rapida 106 from yours truly. MD, Michiel Molenaar explained that the company were looking to "de-skill" the production process and reduce reliance on individual operator experience. The results speak for themselves: 👉 Same production output achieved in three shifts instead of six 👉 26% reduction in energy costs Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025 One unanticipated standout feature is proving to be PDFCheck, which has gone down a storm with pharmaceutical clients, according to Molenaar. "For pharma clients, the small-print Patient Information Leaflets that are included in medication packs are critical, so this extra level of control has been a real bonus.” KennedySmith's Rapida 106 brings together high-performance sheetfed offset printing, fast makeready, fully automatic plate changing, advanced logistics support and inline PDF-based inspection. In day-to-day production, these capabilities are enabling KennedySmith to streamline workflow, reduce manual handling and support reliable quality assurance across demanding and varied carton applications. So much so that the new press was able to take over the work of two legacy presslines well ahead of schedule. "At this level of specification, the Rapida 106 runs itself," says Chris Scully Well, quite! For the full story, check out the Koenig & Bauer website. #PackagingPrint #CartonPackaging #PrintAutomation #wereonit

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