PPC Installs Tecasa Starprint Machine

PHOENIX, AZ - December, 2002

Preferred Packaging and Container, Inc, Arizona's preferred manufacturer of industrial packaging supplies, including wood, corrugated paper and plasitc containers, as well as foam fabrication, announced the installation of a new Tecasa Starprint II flexo folder gluer.

The Starprint II ia a new generation of flexo folder gluers developed with a bottom printing system. This fully automatic machine, includes automatic board caliper adjustment, automatic zero positioning of the modules and automatic wash up system with ink viscosity control. The machine includes a Sun Automation lead edge feeder and high graphics system.

This Starprint II has the capability to run at speeds of 18,000 boxes per hour with only a 9 minute change-over time between runs. All settings and adjustments are completely automated, allowing Preferred Packaging to quickly change production runs and efficiently handle both small and large orders.

"With this machine, we can easily provide both short and long run production of corrugated boxes for our customers," stated Mike Eagleton, president of Preferred Packaging. "This complements the reast of the machinery we have to allow Prefrred to quickly meet the needs of our customers."

If you would like a tour of the Preferred Packaging facility or more information about our capabilities, please contact Curtis Godbehere, vice-president by email or call 602-272-2040.