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Uncompromising Precision: Winpak’s Zero-Error Approach Reshapes Packaging
inpak recognised the intricate nature of packaging printing, particularly when handling dense information for product labelling.
Rather than viewing this as a hindrance, Winpak embraced the challenge as a chance to further refi ne its processes and enhance its capabilities, positioning itself for even greater achievements in the future.
Winpak, based in Winnipeg, Canada, with 12 manufacturing facilities in North America, is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Specialising in a diverse range of packaging solutions, the company serves critical sectors such as dairy, protein, food and beverage and healthcare.
Its expertise spans fl exible and rigid packaging, and lidding and machinery, enhanced by a strategic alliance with Wipak, a top European packaging manufacturer. This partnership enables Winpak to leverage global packaging expertise and off er a wide range of products and solutions worldwide, aiming to deliver the best packaging solutions for both people and the planet by designing sustainable packaging that reduces waste and promotes health.
THE CHALLENGE
A big hurdle the packaging leader confronted was that traditional manual inspection processes were time-consuming, prone to errors, and increasingly untenable in a competitive market that demanded both perfection and aff ordability. The gravity of the situation was succinctly summarised by Jim Imburgia, Director of Innovation at Winpak Control Group, who stated “We knew that we weren’t just a cookie cutter operation, and we wanted to be able to have some specialty.” This challenge was not unique to Winpak but is a common stumbling block in the packaging industry, where the margin for error is nil, and the pressure to deliver fl awlessly is immense.
ELEVATING INSPECTION WITH CUTTING- EDGE TECHNOLOGY
Recognising the need for a transformative solution, Winpak invested in Baldwin Technology Co.’s Guardian OLP Offl ine Proofi ng and Inspection system, along with its Guardian PQV 100% inspection system. The decision was driven by Baldwin’s proven track record of delivering 100%
accuracy in print inspection, a benchmark Winpak was keen to achieve.
The combination of Baldwin’s Guardian OLP and PQV systems, including Winpak’s upgrade to the recently introduced PQV 4.0, has equipped Winpak to conduct thorough inspections, whether comparing fi le-to-fi le before press runs or analysing press samples against approved artwork, ensuring that every product meets Winpak’s stringent quality standards. The new system’s fl exibility and precision were particularly benefi cial for Winpak, given the complexity and variety of its packaging solutions. Guardian PQV 100% Print Inspection provides complete print quality verifi cation from prepress through production, reporting, and archiving. With a few simple clicks, PQV 4.0 can set up a repeatable process that lowers the technical barrier of entry for newer employees. The system then automates the printing job process, taking the stress out of managing the previously complex tasks. New and improved scanning technology can detect errors and faults with micrometer precision and give you a detailed report for correcting the mistakes. Guardian OLP verifi es that the fi les used for production, or the beginning-of-run press samples, match the customer-approved master fi le 100%. By comparing any pre-press fi le or scanned press sample to the customer-approved original in a matter of seconds, advanced software automatically locates and highlights even the smallest of diff erences in print quality.
SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS IN PACKAGING EXCELLENCE
Baldwin’s Greg Kallman emphasised the signifi cance
of this evolution, stating, “What’s really unique is the depth of technology that Winpak is employing in this facility.”
This has revolutionised the way Winpak operates, cutting inspection times and costs, and elevating product quality to set a new industry standard for effi ciency and reliability.
Moreover, the system’s impact extends beyond the technical, aff ecting Winpak’s operational dynamics, customer relations and sustainability measures.
“It saved us thousands of dollars,” Imburgia said, highlighting the profound impact the upgrade had on business. “We cut our deliveries in half. It made our company much better.”
Furthermore, the Guardian OLP system has empowered Winpak to explore new horizons in packaging innovation. With the pursuit of specialised packaging solutions being where Winpak aims to make its mark, the company revels in the idea of undertaking new projects that require the highest levels of precision and care. This strategic advantage ensures that Winpak remains at the forefront of the packaging industry, ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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May 2024
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