DS Smith has installed the bespoke HP T400 Simplex Color Inkjet Web Press in March 2015 to develop and deploy digital preprint solutions for high-volume corrugated packaging.
The narrow-width press, which will print four colors onto the liner prior to corrugating, precedes the delivery of a wide-web machine – currently in development – which is more size-compatible with high-volume fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) corrugated packaging needs.
The investment will enable DS Smith to deliver products to market faster, customize batches to support brand and marketing initiatives, deliver short and long print runs, and ensure consistent print quality.
The HP T400 Simplex Color Inkjet Web Press is installed at the Belper site, part of DS Smith’s UK packaging division.
The facility is chosen as the test site given its long pedigree of print innovation and will act as the digital preprint research and development center for the company.
In addition, DS Smith will be the world’s first user of the HP T1100 Color Inkjet Web Press, HP’s recently announced wide-web digital preprint solution.
DS Smith intends to lead the corrugated packaging industry with this technology.
