On 19 June, the Edelmann Group (the leading German packaging manufacturers and system suppliers with locations in Europe, Asia and North and South America) presented its first Supplier Awards. One prize was awarded in the categories of Innovation, Logistics and Cooperation. Koenig & Bauer received the Supplier Award in the category Innovation for the Rapida RDC 106 rotary die-cutter, which has been in operation at Edelmann’s Heidenheim site since mid-2017. With this award, the company honoured ground-breaking postpress technology that makes the die cutting process faster and more economical, and at the same time calls for a rethink in process workflows.
Ralf Sammeck, CEO of KBA-Sheetfed Solutions and Koenig & Bauer board member, was delighted, “We are extremely honoured to receive such an award from one of our major users. The award shows that we meet the expectations of the market and act in a customer-orientated manner.” Edelmann operates a Rapida RDC 106 with two die-cutting units for cutting and creasing as well as an additional stripping unit. Compared to flatbed die-cutters, it is characterised by extremely high die-cutting speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour. In addition, extremely short makeready times ensure significantly higher performance and productivity. The Rapida RDC 106 is economical for both long and short runs.
L to R: Mario Gerber, Senior Sales Manager Postpress, Johannes Naumann, Head of Engineering and Ralf Sammeck, CEO KBA-Sheetfed at the awards presentation.
