BOBST MASTERFLEX-HD investment supports award success for DS Smith’s UK Packaging Division

Leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, DS Smith and its customers are reaping the benefits of the powerful and highly advanced flexo printing press, MASTERFLEX-HD from BOBST. 

DS Smith has received many awards recognising their outstanding print capabilities. In the last three years, 21 of these, have been associated with the MASTERFLEX–HD .  This HD press contributes to DS Smith’s print capabilities giving customers unrivalled access to the highest quality and widest range of printing techniques.

MASTERFLEX–HD is considered the benchmark for 2,100 x 1,300mm format presses, offering the ultimate in high-definition quality graphics in up to eight colours and swift, automated job set-up. DS Smith opted for MASTERFLEX-HD after identifying a strong desire for high-quality printed cases and wraps from customers operating in its beverage market. 

Frank Hay, General Manager at DS Smith, said: “BOBST MASTERFLEX–HD has delivered everything we expected and more. We have had great feedback from our customers about the superb quality of print, echoed by the number of awards we have picked up since its installation. 

“The press has a range of stand-out features which have proved crucial in enabling us to deliver outstanding quality, including printing accuracy thanks to the proactive register and an IQ300 quality inspection camera system. Using such technologies, we have been able to provide stand-out packaging for our customers.”