Koenig & Bauer has used the recent Digital Packaging Summit to ready the market for the launch of VariJET 106 at drupa 2020.

VariJET 106 is a 41in sheet-fed system that combines the strengths of digital inkjet with the benefits of offset printing and inline finishing, achieved by integrating inkjet technology into the platform of the high-performance Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 offset press. A modular platform, coating, cold foil transfer and analogue printing are examples of pre-inkjet processes that can specified, with coating, further printing and die-cutting after. The system was shown as a technology demonstration at drupa 2016.

Maik Laubin, sales director of digital solutions at Koenig & Bauer, was present at the recent Digital Packaging Summit in Florida, where VariJET 106 was highlighted to the near-100 printing and packaging executives in attendance, who sought to expand their knowledge of digital technology as it relates to their package printing and associated businesses.

Mr Laubin said, ‘This event was an outstanding venue for Koenig & Bauer to inform the market on our new VariJET 106 digital 41in press and, further understand the exact needs of the folding carton market.

‘The VariJET 106 will be launched at drupa 2020 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and we expect tremendous excitement about Koenig & Bauer’s digital initiative that will help our customers grow into new markets and enhance their capabilities. We enjoyed meeting with attendees to understand their options, challenges, economics, and critical decision-making criteria.’

Such technology saw Koenig & Bauer named as ‘Company to Watch’ at the fifth annual Digital Packaging Summit. The summit connects users and suppliers to show how digital printing technology in labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging and corrugated materials can deliver a bottom-line difference. Label and packaging executives at this year’s summit voted for Koenig & Bauer based on what they see in the market and what they hear at the summit.

Eric Frank, senior vice president of marketing and product management at Koenig & Bauer, commented, ‘The Digital Packaging Summit is an extremely unique opportunity to present our company’s digital vision and provides the opportunity for personal round table discussions on the future direction of our industry. We are very proud to receive this coveted award.’

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