Anthony Locicero, Associate editor02.25.21
Rondo Ganahl, a corrugated board and packaging manufacturer, unveiled plans for a new dedicated digital production plant after a surge in sales driven by an investment in the Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130 FlexLine Automatic press.
The Delta SPC 130 with its water-based ink technology is providing the solutions demanded by brands that are needed for the food packaging industry.
The new digital production plant will be opened on the site at St Ruprecht an der Raab, Austria, this fall.
The company, which is part of the Rondo Group that has six plants across Europe, started digital production two years ago.
About 90% of the Rondo digital printing business is for the food industry.
“We come traditionally from flexo and offset printing and had been talking about moving into digital production for a long time. Two years ago, we decided to make the move, and we’re very happy that we did. Digital corrugated production has grown every year between 25 and 30% and customers are making repeat orders, which is very important," said Karl Pucher, managing director of Rondo Ganahl, St Ruprecht an der Raab. "During these COVID times, we see that lead times are going down and artworks are changed a lot at short notice. Being able to print digitally means we are flexible and able to deliver the requirements in a very short time. This is what brands are demanding. The Delta SPC 130 with its water-based technology from Durst is providing the solutions that we need for delivery to the food industry. The growth in sales has been so big that we decided to build a new facility for digital printing. And we hope to move in during the autumn.”
Added Robert Stabler, managing director, Koenig & Bauer Durst: “With fast shifts in demand, converters increasingly recognize that they need a reliable, versatile and all-in-one digital solution to meet brands requirements for fast turnaround of jobs. Rondo is a perfect example of how companies can ensure jobs run seamlessly through their plants by investing in complete workflows and color management systems."
