A B Graphic International (ABG) has announced the latest installation of its DigiLite converting line at Stratus Packaging’s site in Feytiat, France.
Stratus Packaging is a label and shrink sleeve converter with seven production sites across France and Switzerland. More than 30 ABG machines operate across their facilities, with the latest investment designed to support the firm’s strategy to boost efficiency and automation.
The DigiLite line features a newly integrated Digicon turret rewind. The turret system aims to deliver smoother roll changes by assisting operators during roll transitions without stopping production.
The machine includes a cantilevered 800mm unwind, a full rotary quick-change flexo unit, a semi-rotary die-cutting station and integrated waste matrix stripping. It also supports overlamination for applications such as cold foiling, super varnishing and laminate handling.
Additional automation comes from AutoSlit, ABG’s automatic slitting system for ‘rapid’ job changes, and iScore, which automatically sets the backscorer to reduce manual setup time. ABG added that the DigiLite runs up to 90 metres per minute.
Isidore Leiser, CEO of Stratus Packaging, said, “We’re always looking for ways to improve efficiency and support our operators with smart automation. Adding the turret rewind to our DigiLite line made perfect sense – it’s a practical enhancement that aligns with how we work and the challenges we face. As always, ABG listened to our needs and delivered a solution that helps us keep moving forward.
“As a family-owned business, we value relationships. We’ve worked with ABG for over two decades, and our teams know the machines well. Fewer suppliers mean better familiarity, less training and greater internal flexibility, which is more important than ever as staffing continues to be challenging.”
Matt Burton, global sales director at ABG, added, “Stratus has been a great partner for many years and their feedback has been vital in shaping the direction of our developments. The semi-automatic turret rewind is a direct response to customer needs, particularly from those managing high workloads with lean teams. It’s a great example of how we listen, collaborate and deliver meaningful enhancements.”
