Beamglow boosts precision and speed with Bobst technology

Packaging Solutions

Beamglow, one of the UK’s leading premium carton packaging suppliers, has added new strength to its operations in partnership with Bobst. The relationship between the two companies, spanning more 40 years, has evolved with the latest integration of technology – the addition of a Digital Inspection Table FC 106 (DIT).

Beamglow has been a driving force in delivering folding cartons to the high end spirits, cosmetics, and fragrance sectors for over five decades. The company has consistently embraced innovation, evident in its recent investments in Bobst solutions, including the Masterfoil 106 and Expertcut 106 with Power Register.

Beyond its role in quality control, the new Digital Inspection Table (DIT) has become an essential tool for training, providing a visual representation of customer expectations and the business's quality standards. This digital innovation has enabled operators, regardless of experience level, to achieve consistent and high quality print results.

James Griffin, projects director at Beamglow, said: ‘The integration of a Bobst DIT is another step forward in our continuous improvement. With it, we are able to identify issues that could otherwise have been missed, which is a huge benefit in luxury carton production. For example, we use the projected image to check the positioning, with layers that show whether what we are embossing or debossing is accurate and precise, and the levels are consistent throughout. We can also check perforations to ensure that everything we produce is on cut, which gives us more confidence in what we are die cutting.’

To further enhance efficiency and support Beamglow’s has integrated the Digital Make Ready Tool. This reduces makeready times and enhances machine set up efficiency and accuracy, enabling the company to maximise uptime and further digitise and connect its packaging workflows.