The new Bobst equipment will increase plant production and future-proof GPI
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has enhanced its manufacturing capacity with the introduction of Bobst Masterfold 110 machinery, including EasyFeeder/Batch Inverter 4 and Cartonpack 4 at its Leeds, UK facility.
The first of this series to be installed in the UK, the new equipment is part of a seven-figure investment to increase plant production and future-proof GPI. The company’s current output volume will increase by 120 million cartons per year to meet evolving industry and consumer needs.
Dean Naylor, Leeds plant manager, said, ‘Last year we saw an upsurge in companies seeking solutions in folding carton packaging. Customers now expect tighter turnarounds alongside shorter runs with further functionality, tactile and graphic effects. We are investing in the latest equipment to meet these specifications and secure continuous operational improvement.’
The new additions complement a further seven Bobst die-cutters and six Bobst gluing lines at GPI’s Leeds plant, which generates 1.9 billion cartons per year.
