Jones Healthcare Group, a provider of advanced packaging and medication dispensing solutions, has invested in a new, custom-built Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 eight-color press. The press will increase the company’s production capacity and speed to market with quality and waste reduction for its health and wellness folding carton clients.

The Rapida 106 increases the company’s production capacity, flexibility and efficiency through highly automated technology and speeds of up to 18,000 sheets per hour. The company has equipped the press with a QualiTronic PDFCheck system for automatic, 100% inline inspection against client-supplied PDFs at high resolution, as well as Koenig & Bauer’s Sheet Ident system for market-leading color and quality control. Both features provide extensive reporting for clients and ensures packaging meets industry standards.

“As we move through the global pandemic, we remain a resilient organization that continues to invest in our business despite the uncertain marketplace, as well as a strong North American partner for organizations looking for nearshore and onshore suppliers,” says Ron Harris, President & CEO at Jones. “Our new press is just the first of our planned equipment investments through 2021 totalling $20 million – all of which deepen Jones Healthcare Group’s focus and service to wellness markets in support of our aggressive growth strategy.”

The Rapida 106 is will arrive at the company’s London, Canada facility this summer and is anticipated to be operational in October.