BHS Corrugated announces the introduction of NextGraphX – the next-generation alternative to traditional litho-lamination. This approach combines the proven strength of a corrugator, designed by BHS Corrugated, with the cutting-edge capabilities of a BHS Corrugated single-pass inkjet printer. Featuring an optimised working width that outperforms traditional laminators, NextGraphX sets new benchmarks for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in corrugated packaging.
By integrating digital preprint technology into the production workflow, NextGraphX enables converters and FMCG brands to achieve high-quality graphics, shorter lead times, and significant cost savings – all while reducing environmental impact. Embedded in Corruverse, NextGraphX is part of a connected ecosystem designed to digitally transform every step of the production process, helping producers and converters to operate better, cheaper, and faster. Key Benefits of NextGraphX include:
- Replaces the multi-step litho-lamination workflow with a corrugator-native process to achieve higher stability, stronger OEE, and more predictable production planning; streamlines production into three core steps: print, corrugate, convert; and enables high-quality graphics and added-value printing through the use of digital printing in the production workflow.
- Lowers the overall cost of producing high-graphic corrugated packaging by eliminating the expensive and complex litho-lamination stage, including cost-intensive PVA cold-set glues; achieves consistently lower cost per box through lighter paper grades; and minimises waste and increases throughput by an efficient working width and digital print-to-order manufacturing.
- Prints multiple SKUs on a single roll, eliminating the rigid setup demands of litho; significantly shortens lead times compared to traditional production methods; and runs multiple jobs in parallel through multi-lane, multi-job batch printing capability.
Günther Huber, Head of Business Unit Equipment, explains, “NextGraphX represents a major leap forward for high-value box producers. By combining state-of-the-art process technology with digital printing, we deliver unmatched efficiency and flexibility. NextGraphX is not just a vision; it’s a transformation of the entire value stream.”
Helmut Kraus, Head of Business Unit Digital & Logistics, adds, “FMCG brands demand speed, agility, and sustainability. With NextGraphX, BHS Corrugated enables converters and producers to meet those demands while maintaining premium print quality. This is the future of corrugated packaging – digital, dynamic, and cost-effective.”
