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KennedySmith Halves Shift Requirements with Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 Investment
Shared with SuperPrinters · 7/15/2026 · Source: koenig-bauer.com
UK carton manufacturer KennedySmith (Press) Ltd has reported a major productivity gain after installing a high-specification Rapida 106 sheetfed offset press from Koenig & Bauer. Advanced automation on the new press allows the company to match its previous six-shift output in just three shifts. The investment has also delivered measurable reductions in energy costs for the packaging printer.
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