Recent News

Bradford & Bigelow invest in Multi-Million Dollar Muller Martini/Kolbus Line at drupa

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Kolbus America is thrilled to announce the successful sale of its state-of-the-art DA 370 casemaker to Bradford & Bigelow, an esteemed customer in North America. This cutting-edge machine is set to revolutionize the production capabilities of B&B, ensuring superior efficiency and exceptional quality in their output. The DA 370 casemaker is designed for the automatic production of a wide array of products including book covers, photo book covers, folders, posters, calendar back covers, and even game boards, with a remarkable capacity of up to 65 cycles per minute. This high-speed production is ideal for meeting the rigorous demands of the modern printing industry.

Kolbus Expands Footprint in Europe with First Sale of 4-Color Kolbus RD 115S

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Kolbus, a global leader in manufacturing machinery for the packaging and graphic arts industries, is proud to announce the sale of a fully-servo 4-color Kolbus RD 115S, with slotting and die cutting section, to its first European customer. This milestone follows the successful installation of four other RD 115S machines in North America and the placement of a demonstration unit in Germany, underscoring Kolbus' commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Kolbus Celebrates Art Crawley's Distinguished Career at His Final DRUPA

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Kolbus America bids a heartfelt farewell to Arthur "Art" Crawley as he attends his final DRUPA. Art, who has dedicated the majority of his life to Kolbus, is a beloved figure in the industry, known for his extensive knowledge, unwavering dedication, and warm friendship. The Crawley family's significant role in the history of Kolbus adds a special layer of poignancy to this farewell, as Art prepares for retirement before the next DRUPA.

  Kolbus Grows Service Team, Adds Two New Field Service Technicians

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Kolbus America, proudly announces the addition of two seasoned service technicians to its esteemed team. With the expansion of its service team, Kolbus America reaffirms its commitment to driving customer success and satisfaction through superior service and support.

Case Study: DeWitt Packaging’s Strategic Investment of KOLBUS AutoBox Machines Enhances Operational Efficiency

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Founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, DeWitt Packaging Corporation specializes in cartons, partitions, die cuts, pads, laminated corrugated/foam products, pallet packs, kits, displays, and many other specialized products . With a growing demand for specialized and variable packaging options, DeWitt faced the challenge of increasing throughput without compromising on lead times or product quality.

Mitchel Lincoln Installs North America's First BX Motion

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Kolbus America is pleased to announce the recent installation of their newest innovation - the BX Motion, at Mitchel Lincoln's Cavendish facility. The BX Motion will add exceptional capabilities and options for the customers of Mitchel Lincoln, due to the incredible features on the machine. This all-in-one, ultimate short-run, quick- set corrugated boxmaking system, was seen for the first time at the CCE show in Munich in early 2023. Designed from the ground up, it offers ground- breaking build quality and reliability. The BX Motion is flexible, taking stock sheets and cutting, creasing, slotting, digitally printing, and finally gluing the boxes, in one seamless process.