Packaging company Buckeye Corrugated is installing key production equipment at its facility in Reno, Nevada, US, ahead of its grand opening in June.
The work is being carried out in stages and covers a conveyor and unitiser system, die cutter infrastructure, a CAD table, a folder gluer and a multi-colour die cutter.
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The conveyor and unitiser system has already been deployed to manage the movement of materials and automate the bundling and stacking of completed output.
Buckeye Corrugated said the system is expected to improve workflow, cut manual handling and support uniform product quality, with the result of shorter turnaround times.
Preparations have also been completed for the die cutter, with pits readied before a three-colour die cutter is due to begin operation next month.
The installation also includes two extra tracks for a possible later move to five-colour printing.
According to the company, the equipment will be used for structural cutting in custom box formats, retail packaging and protective products, while also supporting printed output with fewer production stages.
The CAD table will be used for structural design and prototype work, allowing packaging concepts to be developed and tested in less time.
The J&L folder gluer is scheduled for installation on 1 May. The company said the machine will be used for folding and glueing corrugated components for more complex designs and larger production volumes.
Buckeye Corrugated noted that placing design, manufacturing and finishing operations closer to major markets should help customers shorten lead times, reduce freight expenses, and limit supply chain complications.
The business added that the move will also help enhance packaging flexibility for launches and promotions, as well as improve packaging performance through engineered and tested designs.
Buckeye Corrugated enterprise sales vice-president Scott Fuselier said: “Every piece of equipment we’re installing in Reno is focused on one goal – delivering better outcomes for our customers.
“From faster prototyping to high-speed production and integrated printing, this facility is designed to help brands move faster, operate more efficiently, and compete more effectively in today’s market on the West Coast.”
