•63% increase in throughput; 32% increase in run speed
•Push button automation, 8,000 sph run speeds
•Improved uptime and quality has resulted in improved bottom line
•KBA North America along with KBA-Iberica team improves long term commitment to Ellis
In today’s competitive folding carton industry, manufacturers are continually challenged by demanding customers who request unique value-added features. That’s become even truer when those customers are leading international pharmaceutical firms. Canadian packaging specialist Ellis Paper Box, a member of the Ellis Group, the country’s largest privately-held manufacturer of folding cartons, has made it its mandate—and ultimately its successful reputation as one of the most valued manufacturers in the industry—to understand and respect the demanding standards required by the pharmaceutical industry.
“We’re successful due in part to our commitment to the industry, commitment to our employees, and our relentless pursuit to remain the most progressive carton company in Canada,” says Dave Ellis. “We offer a total in-house capability to control all aspects of structural design, electronic proofing, and die making. Our three phase electronic verification is critical to our assurance of full responsibility for product quality and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).”
hat thought-process was critical in the purchase and installation of another new Optima 106 K die cutter from KBA-Iberica last summer. The purchase is part of the Ellis Group’s investment in new automated high-speed die cutters across its three facilities with another new die cutter purchased from KBA North America being installed at a sister facility, Ellis Packaging, later this year.
Over the past several years, Ellis Paper Box has detected a number of important trends that are colliding with its 60,000 sq ft Mississauga, Ontario facility’s production throughput. Being squarely focused on pharmaceutical work is never simple but Ellis has maintained a consistent and growing client base due to its well-honed quality process and expertly-trained employees. By regularly adding new equipment, the firm has become a one-stop shop producing as little as 500 cartons with spot colors to five million eight-color specialty work with inline inspection. With its international clientele, a variety of languages imprinted on the boxes is no problem due to the firm’s 100% inline carton inspection systems.
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