Kolbus America is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters to Huntersville, NC. Effective May 2023, the company transitioned operations to North Carolina, from its previous location in Cleveland, Ohio. Kolbus America will retain its presence in Kalamazoo, MI. In addition, the company announces the hiring of several new positions in an effort to continue raising the bar, providing an exceptional customer experience.
Kolbus America is excited to announce the launch of its revolutionary BX Motion machine, the ultimate short run boxmaker. This cutting-edge solution offers unmatched versatility and efficiency, providing businesses with the ability to produce customized boxes for their specific needs.
Marquis Book Printing, a leading book manufacturer based in Toronto, recently installed their new, highly acclaimed Kolbus DA 370 casemaker. This significant investment not only reinforces Marquis' commitment to delivering exceptional quality and service but also represents a milestone for the North American book industry, as it is only the second DA 370 casemaker installed in the region.
The company expanded its machinery for box production in 2022 with a Box Line Taper BLT 200 and a Box Line Wrapper BLW 200. The taper is used to erect the cardboard blank and fix the sides with hot sealing tape. The resulting box is then wrapped and laminated on the wrapper. The wrapping is done using lateral forming plates instead of moulded blocks, which greatly simplifies format and job changes.
Chicago-based packaging manufacturer, Kodiak LLC, has invested in a four-color Kolbus Hycorr 135" rotary die cutter. The machine is planned to start up in May. The Kolbus Hycorr 135" rotary die cutter is a robust, maintenance friendly and reliable machine that will increase Kodiak’s production capabilities and improve overall efficiency in the process of corrugated converting.
One of the world’s largest book printer and bindery has recently installed the first Kolbus DA 370 casemaker in North America. The machine was installed in November and is already producing exquisite religious books. The investment raises the company’s value to their customers and provides them with the prestige of being the only company in North America with the ability to produce product at this speed and of this fine quality
