Highcon receives world’s first production order

The world’s first production order for a Highcon Euclid digital cutting and creasing machine has been placed by UK packaging printer Glossop Cartons, based in Padfield, Derbyshire.

Launched at last years Drupa, the Highcon Euclid digital cutting and creasing machine is positioned to transform the packaging industry, being the first commercially available direct to pack production machine.

Commenting on Glossop Cartons’ decision to be the first in the world to confirm investment in this new technology, director Jacky Sidebottom said:
 “Glossop Cartons is constantly looking for new ways to improve its products and services for customers. The Highcon Euclid opens up a new range of possibilities for our customers:  bespoke packaging, for short runs, pushing design boundaries and being able to respond to seasonal product changes cost effectively. This direct-to-pack concept fits perfectly with our company values of innovation, responsiveness, competitiveness and customer focus.”
 
The Highcon Euclid combines patent-pending DART technology to create the digital crease lines, with a unique high speed and high quality laser cutting solution. It does not require a conventional Die, removing the time associated with Die production and additional machine set-up.
 
Mark Nixon of Conversion, Highcon’s channel partner in the UK, who closed the deal with Glossop Cartons said:
 “Glossop Cartons is an ideal candidate for the Highcon Euclid.  It specialises in offering customers flexibility and service and the digital cutting and creasing capabilities of the Euclid will allow them to enhance their product offering and bring quality packages to the shelf even more rapidly.”