With its strong, steady growth, K-1 Packaging Group is addressing customer needs with additional new press technology in the form of a second Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 eight-color press, which will be installed next to an existing Rapida 105 41-inch eight-color press. Having double the power of two presses allows K-1 the flexibility to easily move jobs between the two models depending on scheduling and other requirements. While much of the new press is identical to the current model, the investment, which is due to be delivered in early 2019, is teeming with modern automated technology, such as fully automated plate loading.
Based in Los Angeles, California, K-1 Packaging serves industries ranging from food and beverage, beauty and cosmetic supply, media software and hardware, nutri- and pharmaceutical, to various other consumer products. With color critical packaging a mainstay of its business, K-1 chose to power its new press with Koenig & Bauer’s QualiTronic ColorControl system, which it had included in its earlier Koenig & Bauer press model. K-1 found that this inline color measurement and control camera system that monitors and maintains color consistency by taking a snapshot of every printed sheet remains a vital component.
To provide fast turnaround and cater to the wide variety of packaging it encounters, K-1 configured the press with a board package and UV capabilities. The board package will allow K-1 to expand its production portfolio and gain greater flexibility with a broader array of possible substrates.
“Our partnership with Koenig & Bauer is a strong ongoing basis,” said Mike Tsai, President of K-1 Packaging Group. “We feel they are dedicated to continually assist us as we grow and support us with proven solutions. No other press manufacturer is as committed to the printing industry as Koenig & Bauer and they continue to provide industry-leading innovations. We’ve had a very positive experience with the reliability and performance of our Koenig & Bauer press models for nearly 20 years. This is an important investment for our firm and its future as well as our loyal customers and our combined continued growth.”
Mike Tsai, (right) President of K-1 Packaging Group, and Marcus Schoen, Koenig & Bauer Sales Manager.
