HP Inc has confirmed that Kiwiplan will offer HP PageWide Industrial corrugated press customers an HP-ready MIS solution, enabling corrugated plants with automated management of print orders. According to the agreement, the Kiwiplan MIS solution will be fully integrated for the HP PageWide C500 Press, delivering automated job submission, tracking and control and visibility to the press status based on the standard JDF/JMF print protocol.
“The new HP PageWide C500 is a groundbreaking solution for the corrugated market. As one of the leading software suppliers dedicated to the corrugated packaging industry, Kiwiplan strives to be at the forefront of new development that adds value for our customers,” said Rodney McGee, President, Kiwiplan Inc.
The Kiwiplan integration is one solution in the HP One Package ecosystem. Additional solutions and integrations for HP PageWide Industrial presses will be announced later, including digital pre-print corrugated solutions for the HP PageWide T400S Press and HP PageWide T1100S Press.
“Both HP and Kiwiplan see the huge potential of HP PageWide C500. Tight integration with the Kiwiplan MIS solution will help keep the HP PageWide C500 digital presses running at optimum capacity, while helping customers to save time and costs through production and supply chain efficiency,” said Eric Wiesner, general manager, HP PageWide Industrial Division, HP Inc.
