Let’s consider the challenge of creating packaging that is both functional and attractive, while also adapting to a product’s shelf life. For example, a sleeve for wax strips; or an ice cream container that, in addition to meeting all established standards, keeps the ice cream fresh longer; or a coffee box that preserves the coffee’s properties and makes it stand out from the competition. Estuches Gráficos makes all of this possible. This company manufactures packaging, boxes, and displays made of cardboard and micro-flute, and in just 25 years, it has become a leader in its sector.
Estuches Gráficos is a company based in Illescas, Toledo, that offers its customers the latest technologies in packaging development, design, and manufacturing. With a well-structured program of continuous investment and a fleet of machinery that is constantly being updated—ensuring speed and competitiveness—Estuches Gráficos has simultaneously implemented industry-leading quality processes; among these, Prinect’s “Image Control” system stands out. With this technology, the Toledo-based company ensures that the printing on its boxes and displays is of the highest possible quality. “Here, we transform our clients’ ideas and sketches into cardboard packaging for their products. We advise and help make all projects viable, with the utmost creativity and efficiency. We always work under the same premise: quality comes first,” says Roberto Diego Camacho, CEO. “Price is important, but quality is what builds loyalty and aligns with our mission, which is to meet product packaging needs using cardboard and microflute. By providing our clients with the latest packaging technologies, we’ve become leaders in service quality,” notes Raúl Diego Camacho, Chief Financial Officer.
Many systems contribute to this company’s value chain, but the decision to adopt Prinect as its workflow solution and the installation of the Speedmaster CX 104 mark a turning point. The next-generation Prinect Image Control measures both the quality control strip and the entire printed image. This measurement system is particularly well-suited for label and packaging printing, and its color management ensures consistency across potential variations throughout the sheet.
Solid areas, halftone images, and minidots are measured in the same way to control color and evaluate quality. The system guarantees the quality of jobs printed on the CX 104.
Estuches Gráficos’ Speedmaster CX 104, with its customized configuration, demonstrates its versatility. It handles a wide range of materials with ease, from thin paper to rigid cardboard. With speeds of up to 16,500 sheets per hour, it manages production at the levels demanded by a highly demanding market. “With the CX, we can meet the demand for our wide range of in-line finishes, which we complement with off-line options such as Braille or stamping. But most importantly, the equipment can still offer us new opportunities and open up new possibilities,” says Valeriano Diego Esteban, the company’s founder.
