BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 triples productivity at German printer Kemna Druck Kamen

Meeting production challenges head-on
Before investing in the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340, Kemna Druck Kamen faced significant challenges with long run times and high costs on its older printing machines. These limitations reduced its ability to offer larger production runs and remain cost-efficient in an evolving market.

"The challenge, before we bought the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 was that running times were just too long on our older machines," explains Martin Heckmann, Co-CEO of Kemna Druck Kamen. "The decision to invest in the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 was driven by the need for speed, quality, and durability. The on-site support, modularity, productivity, and ease of use of the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 were key factors in our decision."

Family values meet future-ready technology
A family-owned printing business based in Kamen, Germany, Kemna Druck Kamen has been a cornerstone of the local business community since its founding in 1971. With a team of 30 dedicated employees, the company has built a reputation for versatility, flexibility and quality, offering a wide range of printing services. From commercial printing to packaging, labels, and advertising, its motto, "Apart from printing money, we print everything," reflects its broad capabilities. Today, the company's primary focus is on labels and packaging, serving a diverse clientele across various industries.

Kemna Druck Kamen's customer base spans multiple sectors, including automotive suppliers, cosmetics manufacturers, high-end designers, and craftsmen. Its ability to deliver high-quality printed materials quickly sets it apart from competitors and as a family business, Kemna Druck Kamen prides itself on personalized service, often fulfilling label orders within the same day.

"What sets us apart from our competitors is that we can always deliver at very short notice," says Friederike Heckmann, Co-CEO of Kemna Druck Kamen. This level of agility, responsiveness and customer care is something many larger online printing companies cannot match and gives Kemna Druck Kamen a crucial edge in the market.

Driving efficiency through automation
The BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 is part of BOBST's All-in-One portfolio for labels, designed to provide a comprehensive solution for label production. This state-of-the-art upgradeable press combines digital and flexo printing capabilities, allowing for high-quality, versatile production. It offers printing, embellishment, and cutting in a single pass, with seamless native integration between the UV inkjet engine, the flexo and converting modules. Each print, embellishment, and finishing module is digitally automated for exceptionally high uptime, low waste, and outstanding repeatability regardless of the operator's skills. Quality control is guaranteed by BOBST ACCUCHECK system for 100% inline inspection at full speed.

Since introducing the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340, Kemna Druck Kamen has significantly improved its production efficiency. The machine's speed and automation capabilities have allowed it to triple production volume while maintaining its exceptional quality standards.

"Thanks to ACCUCHECK, we can now produce about 2.5 times faster than with our old system. At the same time, we have reduced waste by approximately one-third, enabling much more efficient production in a single-shift operation," explains Friederike Heckmann. Additionally, the machine's waste management features have reduced production waste, contributing to cost savings and environmental sustainability.

"ACCUCHECK has been instrumental in helping us get started with our new processes. It provides excellent opportunities to maintain stable quality and control – and eliminate errors in the print image," notes Martin Heckmann, Managing Director at Kemna Druck Kamen. "We can now operate the machine with only one operator, which has significantly streamlined our processes and increased our output."

Kemna Druck Kamen's investment in the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 has positioned it to meet the evolving demands of its customers and the market. The combination of flexo and digital printing capabilities allows it to produce both small and large runs economically. The intuitive design and user-friendly interface of the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 have made it easy for the team to adapt and achieve excellent results.

As it continues to expand its focus on the lucrative label market, Kemna Druck Kamen remains committed to delivering high-quality, customized solutions with the speed and personal touch that its customers value.
 

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