Advance Paper Box Company/Packaging Spectrum, a full-service packaging company, is reaching new levels of efficiency with a newly-installed KBA Rapida 145 57-inch seven-color press. The Los Angeles-based firm has customized its new press with several features including a double coater, UV, and a triple delivery. It has a complete quality control system ensuring quality throughout the run. The UV double coater press is highly automated for fast changeovers and enables the firm to offer fresh, eye-catching packaging concepts to entice consumers.
The company is consistently dedicated to the mission of improving environmental sustainability within its community, its products, and its operations. The firm has a 191.5 KW DC Solar array to help power the folding carton plant and has been certified as a Carbon Neutral Company. It offers both FSC® and SFI® certified paperboard, international certification. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power recognized Advance Paper Box for its reduction of power usage by Solar Power as well as the Los Angeles Mayor’s office recognized the firm’s commitments to energy efficiency and green building practices.
Established in 1924, the company manufactures folding cartons, rigid-setup boxes, and thermal formed plastics. It has over 250 employees and over 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing, office and warehouse space.
From left: The Advance Paper Box/Packaging Spectrum team: George Rodarte, estimating manager; Nick Silk, president; Evan Gardner, vice president of sales; and Rick Costa, plant manager; in front of the new KBA Rapida 145.
