Abbott-Action Packaging has significantly improved print quality, operational efficiency, and waste reduction following the integration of A.G. Stacker’s Sample Quality Rejection System with Valco Melton’s PrintChek technology. This cutting-edge solution has transformed quality assurance and production processes, setting a new industry standard.
Before this integration, Abbott-Action’s operators manually monitored print quality, relying on spot inspections that posed risks at high production speeds. With machines running at 15,000 boxes per hour, achieving 100% defect detection and elimination without stopping production was nearly impossible. The manual process also led to customer returns, credits, and rework costs, impacting efficiency and trust. While these challenges were minor, their goal was, and has always been, zero defects.
“This new machine technology represents a major leap forward in our commitment to innovation and efficiency. By integrating cutting-edge automation and smart analytics, we’re not only improving performance and reducing downtime—we’re also setting a new standard for what our industry can achieve,” said J. Samuel Abbott, CEO, Abbott-Action Packaging.
Since integrating Sample Quality Rejection System and PrintChek, Abbott-Action has seen a significant reduction in misprints and waste, while ensuring defective products never make it to final packaging. This is achieved by:
- Automated quality control: defects are instantly detected and rejected, eliminating manual intervention.
- Increased efficiency: operators can now focus on running machines at peak speeds rather than manually inspecting print quality.
- Improved waste reduction: fewer rejected products mean lower material and labor costs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction: the company is better positioned to deliver flawless products, strengthening client relationships.
“At Valco we embrace challenges as opportunities. We continue to thoughtfully develop our inspection systems to meet and surpass the demands of our customers. The result is a product that not only meets customer expectations but also raises the bar for excellence across the market,” commented Jeff Pollack, National Sales Manager, Valco Melton.
While the data is still being collected, early results indicate a significant drop in quality issues and returns. Abbott-Action is confident that this technology will continue to drive efficiency, customer retention, and new business opportunities.
