Advance Paper Box (APB), an independent folding carton manufacturer based in Winnipeg, Canada, has purchased a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 seven-colour press with coater, representing the largest single capital investment in the company’s more than 50-year history.
Left to right: Jared Choquette, COO; Yeti Biroue, CFO; Gerry Choquette, President and CEO; and Tricia Choquette, Director of Sales.
Scheduled for delivery in early 2027, the 41″ press will modernise APB’s pressroom and provide additional capacity for folding carton production. The investment will also support extended colour gamut printing, faster turnaround times and increased production flexibility for multi-SKU work.
“Over the years, our commitment to providing innovative and high-quality packaging solutions has driven our growth, and now, we’re taking it to the next level with a significant capacity expansion and other forward-thinking initiatives. We’ve been making cartons here for over 50 years,” said Gerry Choquette, President and CEO, Advance Paper Box. “This investment in a new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 says we intend to be doing it for the next 50.”
The Rapida 106 will become APB’s flagship press and is expected to produce the majority of the company’s folding carton work, supporting its continued growth with brand owners across North America.
